For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,758 students in 70037, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70037, LA are Belle Chasse Elementary School, Belle Chasse Academy and Belle Chasse Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70037 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70037, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70037, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Chasse Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 393-8940
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 393-8940
Gr: 2-4 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Belle Chasse Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13476 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 656-2315
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 656-2315
Gr: 5-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Gr: PK-1 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
70037, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Metropolitan Developmental Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
251 F. Edward Hebert Boulevard
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-1200
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-1200
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Plaquemines Parish Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
115 Keating Dr
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(985) 564-2100
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(985) 564-2100
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70037, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70037, LA include Belle Chasse Elementary School, Belle Chasse Academy and Belle Chasse Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70037?
4 public elementary schools are located in 70037.
What is the racial composition of students in 70037?
70037 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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