Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA (2025-26)

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Best Gentilly Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,069 students in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Gentilly are Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology and Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA public elementary schools have an score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology

Charter School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
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2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076

Gr: PK-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: #22.

Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview

Charter School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
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4617 Mirabeau
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 766-0291

Gr: K-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA include Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology and Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview.

How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans?

2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans?

the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).