For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,611 students in Chalmette, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chalmette, LA are Lacoste Elementary School, Andrew Jackson Middle School and Chalmette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chalmette, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chalmette have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 elementary schools in Chalmette, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chalmette, LA include Lacoste Elementary School, Andrew Jackson Middle School and Chalmette Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chalmette?
5 public elementary schools are located in Chalmette.
What is the racial composition of students in Chalmette?
Chalmette public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Chalmette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chalmette include: Andrew Jackson Middle School vs. C.f. Rowley Alternative School
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