For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 877 students in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Fairgrounds are Langston Hughes Charter Academy and Foundation Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Langston Hughes Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3519 Trafalgar Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 554-2940
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 554-2940
Grades: PK-8
| 820 students
Rank: #22.
Foundation Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3121 St. Bernard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 434-0521
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 434-0521
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA include Langston Hughes Charter Academy and Foundation Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, New Orleans?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Fairgrounds, New Orleans public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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