For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 5,003 students in 70119, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70119, LA are Bricolage Academy, Morris Jeff Community School and Langston Hughes Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70119 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70119, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70119, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bricolage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2426 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
Gr: PK-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
Gr: PK-12 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Langston Hughes Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3519 Trafalgar Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 554-2940
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 554-2940
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Success Thurgood Marshall
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 388-0208
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 388-0208
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Phillis Wheatley Community School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Dumaine St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6205
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6205
Gr: PK-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4407 S Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6272
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6272
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70119, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70119, LA include Bricolage Academy, Morris Jeff Community School and Langston Hughes Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70119?
6 public elementary schools are located in 70119.
What is the racial composition of students in 70119?
70119 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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