For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,361 students in Gretna, LA. The top ranked public middle schools in Gretna, LA are Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies, Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School and Livaudais Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gretna, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Gretna have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gretna, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Grades: PK-8
| 714 students
Rank: #33.
Livaudais Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #44.
Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
979 Behrman Hwy
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 290-2510
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 290-2510
Grades: K-8
| 1,125 students
Rank: #55.
Frederick Douglass Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Grades: 3-8
| 85 students
Gretna, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
910 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gretna, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gretna, LA include Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies, Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School and Livaudais Middle School. Gretna has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public middle schools are located in Gretna?
5 public middle schools are located in Gretna.
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna?
Gretna public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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