For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 616 students in 70006, LA (there are , serving 1,672 private students). 27% of all K-12 students in 70006, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in 70006, LA is Alice Birney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 70006 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70006, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70006, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4829 Hastings Street
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-1054
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-1054
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70006, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70006, LA include Alice Birney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70006?
1 public schools are located in 70006.
What percentage of students in 70006 go to public school?
27% of all K-12 students in 70006 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70006?
70006 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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