For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,987 students in 70128, LA (there are , serving 120 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 70128, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70128, LA are Lake Forest Elementary Charter School, New Orleans Accelerated High School and Einstein Charter At Sherwood Forest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70128 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70128, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70128, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
Grades: K-8
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Grades: 8-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Einstein Charter At Sherwood Forest
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Maid Marion Drive
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Living School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6003 Bullard Ave. Suite 16
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 218-4437
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 218-4437
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #55.
Fannie C. Williams Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11755 Dwyer Road
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 373-6228
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 373-6228
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
70128, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Einstein Charter School At Sherwood Forest (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4801 Maid Marion
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
11755 Dwyer Rd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 373-6228
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 373-6228
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
11755 Dwyer Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 243-5809
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 243-5809
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
12000 Hayne Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 243-5736
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 243-5736
Grades: PK-6
| 833 students
Idea Oscar Dunn (Closed 2024)
Charter School
12000 Hayne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 356-6730
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 356-6730
Grades: K-7
| 301 students
4801 Maid Marian Drive
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 243-5800
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 243-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 764 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70128, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70128, LA include Lake Forest Elementary Charter School, New Orleans Accelerated High School and Einstein Charter At Sherwood Forest.
How many public schools are located in 70128?
5 public schools are located in 70128.
What percentage of students in 70128 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 70128 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70128?
70128 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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