Top Rankings
St. Bernard Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,147 students in St. Bernard Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
51爆料s in St. Bernard Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
8,147 Students
710,883 Students
# Teachers
572 Teachers
49,096 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
St. Bernard Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 181 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Graduation Rate
93%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.65
# American Indian Students
31 Students
4,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
172 Students
11,412 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,605 Students
80,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
11%
# Black Students
2,529 Students
294,184 Students
% Black Students
31%
41%
# White Students
3,453 Students
291,624 Students
% White Students
43%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
354 Students
26,401 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
381
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
542
51,825
# Students in 1st Grade:
610
55,109
# Students in 2nd Grade:
613
55,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
600
53,127
# Students in 4th Grade:
551
51,807
# Students in 5th Grade:
609
51,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
603
51,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
604
51,885
# Students in 8th Grade:
615
52,562
# Students in 9th Grade:
597
60,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
650
54,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
620
49,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
552
46,129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,949 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,129. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,335 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,949
$15,129
Spending / Student
$12,335
$14,469
Best St. Bernard Parish School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Mistrot Drive
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 267-7890
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 267-7890
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
J.f. Gauthier School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 East La Highway 46
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0700
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
N.p. Trist Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pirates Cove
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 872-9402
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 872-9402
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #55.
Arabi Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7200 Alexander Avenue
Arabi, LA 70032
(504) 218-5058
Arabi, LA 70032
(504) 218-5058
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #66.
Chalmette High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,317 students
Rank: #77.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 8th Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #88.
Chalmette Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 East Chalmette Circle
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #99.
St. Bernard Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Torres Drive
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 267-7878
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 267-7878
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #1010.
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4004 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #1111.
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6701 St. Bernard Hwy.
Violet, LA 70092
(504) 302-1000
Violet, LA 70092
(504) 302-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1212.
C.f. Rowley Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Grades: 6-12
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Bernard Parish School District?
St. Bernard Parish School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,147 students.
What is the rank of St. Bernard Parish School District?
St. Bernard Parish School District is ranked #42 out of 181 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Bernard Parish School District?
43% of St. Bernard Parish School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Bernard Parish School District?
St. Bernard Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is St. Bernard Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,335 is less than the state median of $14,469. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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