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Jefferson Parish Public Schools

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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

Total Schools

85

public schools

Total Enrollment

52,104

students

School Districts

4

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

85

in Jefferson Parish

Reported Enrollment

52,104

85 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

9

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary54
Middle8
High19
Other4

4 School Districts in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish

82 schools
50,628 students

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

Level

Showing 20 of 85 matching schools

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

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

Listed only9–12High904 students

John Q. Adams Middle School

Jefferson Parish

Metairie, 70003 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle900 students

Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies

Jefferson Parish

Metairie, 70005 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–12High892 students

Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy

Jefferson Parish

Avondale, 70094 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–12High850 students

Woodland West School

Jefferson Parish

Harvey, 70058 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–8Primary782 students

J.D. Meisler Middle School

Jefferson Parish

Metairie, 70002 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle753 students

Tom Benson School

Jefferson Parish

Kenner, 70065 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–8Primary753 students

Paul J. Solis Elementary School

Jefferson Parish

Gretna, 70056 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary746 students

Jefferson RISE Charter School

Jefferson Parish

Gretna, 70056 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–12Charter716 students

Estelle School

Jefferson Parish

Marrero, 70072 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–8Primary709 students

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.

← Back to Jefferson Parish Education OverviewCounty school score: 26/100

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.