For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 985 students in 70118, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in 70118, LA is Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 70118 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70118, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70118 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70118, LA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Leonidas Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
70118, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
421 Burdett Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-5157
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-5157
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Esperanza Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4407 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6272
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6272
Gr: K-8
James Weldon Johnson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 Monroe St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6212
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6212
1607 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 304-8857
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 304-8857
Gr: K-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2727 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-8370
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-8370
Gr: PK-8
New Orleans Adolescent Hospital (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 15839
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 897-4605
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 897-4605
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
New Orleans Charter Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3801 Monroe Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 486-0804
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 486-0804
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 70118, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 70118, LA include Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans.
How many public high schools are located in 70118?
1 public high schools are located in 70118.
What is the racial composition of students in 70118?
70118 public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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