Jefferson Parish Public Schools

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

52,104

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Jefferson Parish public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Louisiana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Jefferson Parish has 4 district entries. Jefferson Parish is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 82 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 16 listed communities. Metairie has the most listed schools, with 19 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 54 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 9 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 9 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

10 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Jefferson Parish

Reported Enrollment

52,104

85 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary54

Middle8

High19

Other4

4 School Districts in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

1 school

1,194 students

Office of Juvenile Justice

4 schools

370 students

JCFA-East

1 school

229 students

85 Public Schools in Jefferson Parish

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 10 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Jefferson Parish, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy	Profile	Jefferson Parish	Kenner, 70062Suburb: Large	PK–12	Charter	2,283
John Ehret High School	Profile	Jefferson Parish	Marrero, 70072Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,579
West Jefferson High School	Profile	Jefferson Parish	Harvey, 70058Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,524
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School	Profile	Jefferson Parish	Kenner, 70065City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,478
Grace King High School	Profile	Jefferson Parish	Metairie, 70002City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,463
East Jefferson High School	Profile	Jefferson Parish	Metairie, 70001City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,348
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish	Profile	Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish	Terrytown, 70056Suburb: Large	KG–8	Charter	1,194
Young Audiences Charter School	Profile	Jefferson Parish	New Orleans, 70113Suburb: Large	PK–9	Charter	1,073
Riverdale High School	Profile	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson, 70121Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,019
L.W. Higgins High School	Profile	Jefferson Parish	Marrero, 70072Suburb: Large	9–12	High	996
Helen Cox High School	Record	Jefferson Parish	Harvey, 70058Suburb: Large	9–12	High	904
John Q. Adams Middle School	Record	Jefferson Parish	Metairie, 70003City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	900
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies	Record	Jefferson Parish	Metairie, 70005City: Midsize	6–12	High	892
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy	Record	Jefferson Parish	Avondale, 70094Rural: Fringe	6–12	High	850
Woodland West School	Record	Jefferson Parish	Harvey, 70058Suburb: Large	PK–8	Primary	782
J.D. Meisler Middle School	Record	Jefferson Parish	Metairie, 70002City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	753
Tom Benson School	Record	Jefferson Parish	Kenner, 70065Suburb: Large	PK–8	Primary	753
Paul J. Solis Elementary School	Record	Jefferson Parish	Gretna, 70056Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	746
Jefferson RISE Charter School	Record	Jefferson Parish	Gretna, 70056Suburb: Large	6–12	Charter	716
Estelle School	Record	Jefferson Parish	Marrero, 70072Suburb: Large	PK–8	Primary	709

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

Jefferson Parish

Kenner, 70062 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–12Charter2,283 students

John Ehret High School

Jefferson Parish

Marrero, 70072 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,579 students

West Jefferson High School

Jefferson Parish

Harvey, 70058 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,524 students

Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School

Jefferson Parish

Kenner, 70065 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,478 students

Grace King High School

Jefferson Parish

Metairie, 70002 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,463 students

East Jefferson High School

Jefferson Parish

Metairie, 70001 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,348 students

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish

Terrytown, 70056 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–8Charter1,194 students

Young Audiences Charter School

Jefferson Parish

New Orleans, 70113 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–9Charter1,073 students

Riverdale High School

Jefferson Parish

Jefferson, 70121 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,019 students

L.W. Higgins High School

Jefferson Parish

Marrero, 70072 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High996 students

Helen Cox High School

Jefferson Parish

Harvey, 70058 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High904 students

John Q. Adams Middle School

Jefferson Parish

Metairie, 70003 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle900 students

Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies

Jefferson Parish

Metairie, 70005 / City: Midsize

Record6–12High892 students

Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy

Jefferson Parish

Avondale, 70094 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12High850 students

Woodland West School

Jefferson Parish

Harvey, 70058 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–8Primary782 students

J.D. Meisler Middle School

Jefferson Parish

Metairie, 70002 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle753 students

Tom Benson School

Jefferson Parish

Kenner, 70065 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–8Primary753 students

Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Jefferson Parish

Gretna, 70056 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary746 students

Jefferson RISE Charter School

Jefferson Parish

Gretna, 70056 / Suburb: Large

Record6–12Charter716 students

Estelle School

Jefferson Parish

Marrero, 70072 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–8Primary709 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Jefferson Parish

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

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Primary schools

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Terrytown, 70056
Enrollment
1,194 students
A.C. Alexander School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Kenner, 70065
Enrollment
680 students
Listed on this county directory
Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Metairie, 70003
Enrollment
418 students
Listed on this county directory
Alice Birney Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Metairie, 70006
Enrollment
605 students
Listed on this county directory
Allen Ellender School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Marrero, 70072
Enrollment
678 students
Listed on this county directory
Bissonet Plaza School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Metairie, 70003
Enrollment
658 students
Listed on this county directory
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Harvey, 70058
Enrollment
416 students
Listed on this county directory
Bridgedale Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Metairie, 70001
Enrollment
544 students
Listed on this county directory
Chateau Estates School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Kenner, 70065
Enrollment
660 students
Listed on this county directory
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Marrero, 70072
Enrollment
648 students
Listed on this county directory
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–7
Location
Jefferson, 70121
Enrollment
693 students
Listed on this county directory
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Harvey, 70058
Enrollment
523 students
Listed on this county directory
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Avondale, 70094
Enrollment
689 students
Listed on this county directory
Estelle School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Marrero, 70072
Enrollment
709 students
Listed on this county directory
G.T. Woods School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Kenner, 70065
Enrollment
271 students
Listed on this county directory
George Cox Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Gretna, 70056
Enrollment
417 students
Listed on this county directory
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Terrytown, 70056
Enrollment
617 students
Listed on this county directory
Green Park Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Metairie, 70003
Enrollment
446 students
Listed on this county directory
Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Kenner, 70065
Enrollment
557 students
Listed on this county directory
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Gretna, 70053
Enrollment
357 students
Listed on this county directory
Harahan School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Harahan, 70123
Enrollment
471 students
Listed on this county directory
Harold Keller Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Metairie, 70003
Enrollment
662 students
Listed on this county directory
Harry S Truman School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Marrero, 70072
Enrollment
541 students
Listed on this county directory
Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
River Ridge, 70123
Enrollment
462 students
Listed on this county directory
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Westwego, 70094
Enrollment
531 students
Listed on this county directory
J.C. Ellis School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Metairie, 70005
Enrollment
613 students
Listed on this county directory
Jefferson School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Jefferson, 70121
Enrollment
666 students
Listed on this county directory
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Kenner, 70062
Enrollment
547 students
Listed on this county directory
John James Audubon School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Kenner, 70062
Enrollment
648 students
Listed on this county directory
Joseph C Moscona School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Metairie, 70001
Enrollment
562 students
Listed on this county directory
Joshua Butler Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Westwego, 70094
Enrollment
359 students
Listed on this county directory
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Marrero, 70072
Enrollment
330 students
Listed on this county directory
Laureate Academy Charter School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Harvey, 70058
Enrollment
457 students
Listed on this county directory
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Lafitte, 70067
Enrollment
403 students
Listed on this county directory
Lincoln School for the Arts
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Marrero, 70072
Enrollment
457 students
Listed on this county directory
Lucille Cherbonnier School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Waggaman, 70094
Enrollment
294 students
Listed on this county directory
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Metairie, 70005
Enrollment
612 students
Listed on this county directory
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Gretna, 70053
Enrollment
375 students
Listed on this county directory
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Metairie, 70005
Enrollment
368 students
Listed on this county directory
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Bridge City, 70094
Enrollment
403 students
Listed on this county directory
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Gretna, 70056
Enrollment
746 students
Listed on this county directory
Phoebe Hearst School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Metairie, 70001
Enrollment
692 students
Listed on this county directory
Ralph J Bunche Elementary
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Metairie, 70003
Enrollment
278 students
Listed on this county directory
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Westwego, 70094
Enrollment
336 students
Listed on this county directory
Rudolph Matas School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Metairie, 70003
Enrollment
609 students
Listed on this county directory
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Gretna, 70053
Enrollment
230 students
Listed on this county directory
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Gretna, 70053
Enrollment
694 students
Listed on this county directory
Terrytown Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Terrytown, 70056
Enrollment
625 students
Listed on this county directory
Tom Benson School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Kenner, 70065
Enrollment
753 students
Listed on this county directory
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Kenner, 70065
Enrollment
348 students
Listed on this county directory
Washington Montessori
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Kenner, 70062
Enrollment
257 students
Listed on this county directory
William Hart Elementary School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Gretna, 70053
Enrollment
374 students
Listed on this county directory
Woodland West School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Harvey, 70058
Enrollment
782 students
Listed on this county directory
Woodmere School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Harvey, 70058
Enrollment
385 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Frederick Douglass Community School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
3–8
Location
Gretna, 70053
Enrollment
138 students
Listed on this county directory
Gretna Middle School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Gretna, 70053
Enrollment
574 students
Listed on this county directory
J.D. Meisler Middle School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Metairie, 70002
Enrollment
753 students
Listed on this county directory
John Q. Adams Middle School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Metairie, 70003
Enrollment
900 students
Listed on this county directory
L.H. Marrero Middle School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Marrero, 70072
Enrollment
672 students
Listed on this county directory
Livaudais Middle School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Terrytown, 70056
Enrollment
621 students
Listed on this county directory
Stella Worley Middle School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Westwego, 70094
Enrollment
470 students
Listed on this county directory
T.H. Harris Middle School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Metairie, 70003
Enrollment
707 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

JCFA-East
JCFA-East
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Jefferson, 70121
Enrollment
229 students
Listed on this county directory
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Kenner, 70065
Enrollment
1,478 students
East Jefferson High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Metairie, 70001
Enrollment
1,348 students
Fisher Middle/High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Lafitte, 70067
Enrollment
497 students
Listed on this county directory
Grace King High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Metairie, 70002
Enrollment
1,463 students
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Metairie, 70005
Enrollment
892 students
Listed on this county directory
Helen Cox High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Harvey, 70058
Enrollment
904 students
Listed on this county directory
JCFA
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Terrytown, 70056
Enrollment
176 students
Listed on this county directory
Jefferson RISE Charter School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Gretna, 70056
Enrollment
716 students
Listed on this county directory
Jefferson Virtual High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Jefferson, 70121
Enrollment
131 students
Listed on this county directory
John Ehret High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Marrero, 70072
Enrollment
1,579 students
Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Marrero, 70072
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
L.W. Higgins High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Marrero, 70072
Enrollment
996 students
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Avondale, 70094
Enrollment
850 students
Listed on this county directory
Riverdale High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Jefferson, 70121
Enrollment
1,019 students
Strehle Community School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
8–12
Location
Avondale, 70094
Enrollment
231 students
Listed on this county directory
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Gretna, 70053
Enrollment
541 students
Listed on this county directory
West Jefferson High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Harvey, 70058
Enrollment
1,524 students
Young Audiences Charter High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Gretna, 70053
Enrollment
544 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

Grand Isle High School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–12
Location
Grand Isle, 70358
Enrollment
92 students
Listed on this county directory
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–12
Location
Kenner, 70062
Enrollment
2,283 students
Young Audiences Charter School
Jefferson Parish
Record
Grades
PK–9
Location
New Orleans, 70113
Enrollment
1,073 students
Riverside Alternative High School
Office of Juvenile Justice
Record
Grades
1–12
Location
Bridge City, 70094
Enrollment
53 students
Listed on this county directory

Jefferson Parish school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jefferson Parish school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Louisiana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Jefferson Parish public school directory?

The directory lists 85 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Jefferson Parish?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Jefferson Parish list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Jefferson Parish schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 10 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Jefferson Parish?

Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jefferson Parish directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.