For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,640 students in 70037, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70037, LA are 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 middle schools in zipcode 70037 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70037, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70037, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
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 middle schools in 70037, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70037, LA include Belle Chasse Academy and Belle Chasse Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70037?
2 public middle schools are located in 70037.
What is the racial composition of students in 70037?
70037 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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