For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,054 students in Harvey, LA (there are , serving 234 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Harvey, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Harvey, LA are Jcfa, Laureate Academy Charter School and Woodland West School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harvey, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jcfa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 410-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Laureate Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland West School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2143 Mars Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Thirteenth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 340-4937
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 340-4937
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Eighth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 368-6055
Grades: 9-12
| 1,707 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Grades: 6-12
| 742 students
Rank: #77.
Woodmere School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3191 Alex Kornman Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 348-2410
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 348-2410
Grades: PK-8
| 718 students
Harvey, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Jefferson (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1149 Macarthur Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
B. A. St. Ville Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1121 Pailet Ave
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
1121 Pailet Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
3400 Sixth St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-2051
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-2051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2200 Lapalco Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Grades: 9-12
| 904 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harvey, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Harvey, LA include Jcfa, Laureate Academy Charter School and Woodland West School.
How many public schools are located in Harvey?
7 public schools are located in Harvey.
What percentage of students in Harvey go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Harvey are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harvey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harvey include: Jcfa vs. West Jefferson High School, West Jefferson High School vs. Jcfa
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