For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,712 students in Harvey, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harvey, LA are Laureate Academy Charter School, Woodland West School and Jefferson Rise Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harvey, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 middle schools in Harvey, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harvey, LA include Laureate Academy Charter School, Woodland West School and Jefferson Rise Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harvey?
4 public middle schools are located in Harvey.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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