For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 802 students in the neighborhood of Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Irish Channel are Renew Laurel Elementary School and Firstline Live Oak. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renew Laurel Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Jackson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 267-4574
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 267-4574
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #22.
Firstline Live Oak
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3128 Constance St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 941-1826
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 941-1826
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA include Renew Laurel Elementary School and Firstline Live Oak.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Irish Channel, New Orleans?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Irish Channel, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Irish Channel, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Irish Channel, New Orleans 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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