For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,877 students in the neighborhood of Mid City, New Orleans, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mid City are Morris Jeff Community School, Success Thurgood Marshall and Esperanza Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mid City, New Orleans, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Mid City, New Orleans, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
Grades: PK-12
| 1,566 students
Rank: #22.
Success Thurgood Marshall
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 388-0208
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 388-0208
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4407 S Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6272
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6272
Grades: PK-8
| 566 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Mid City, New Orleans, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Mid City, New Orleans, LA include Morris Jeff Community School, Success Thurgood Marshall and Esperanza Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City, New Orleans?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mid City, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Mid City, New Orleans public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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