For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 986 students in 70121, LA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 70121, LA are Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Jcfa-east. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 70121 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in 70121, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter school average of 80% (majority Black).
Best 70121, LA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Jcfa-east
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3410 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
70121, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deckbar Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1108 Shrewsbury Rd
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Deckbar School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Jefferson Community School (Charter School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3528 Monford St
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 836-0808
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 836-0808
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 70121, LA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 70121, LA include Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Jcfa-east.
How many public charter schools are located in 70121?
2 public charter schools are located in 70121.
What is the racial composition of students in 70121?
70121 public charter schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Louisiana public charter schools average of 80% (majority Black).
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