For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 859 students in 70123, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70123, LA are Harahan School and Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70123 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70123, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70123, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harahan School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
70123, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
River Oaks Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1525 River Oaks Road West
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 734-1740
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 734-1740
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70123, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70123, LA include Harahan School and Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70123?
2 public middle schools are located in 70123.
What is the racial composition of students in 70123?
70123 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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