For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,928 students in Chalmette, LA (there are , serving 462 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Chalmette, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Chalmette, LA are Lacoste Elementary School, Chalmette High School and Andrew Jackson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chalmette, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Chalmette have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chalmette, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #22.
Chalmette High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,317 students
Rank: #33.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 8th Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
Chalmette Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 East Chalmette Circle
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4004 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
C.f. Rowley Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Grades: 6-12
| 184 students
Chalmette, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 8th St
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1000
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1000
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
1100 East Judge Perez Drive
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 613-5301
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 613-5301
Grades: PK-12
| 948 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chalmette, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Chalmette, LA include Lacoste Elementary School, Chalmette High School and Andrew Jackson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chalmette?
6 public schools are located in Chalmette.
What percentage of students in Chalmette go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Chalmette are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chalmette?
Chalmette public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Chalmette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chalmette include: C.f. Rowley Alternative School vs. Chalmette High School, Chalmette High School vs. C.f. Rowley Alternative School, Andrew Jackson Middle School vs. C.f. Rowley Alternative School
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