Public schools in Marrero, LA
11 open public schools with an address in Marrero, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,814
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Marrero public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Marrero, LA: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,814 students, an average of 710 per school. The largest campus is John Ehret High School (1,850 students), and the largest elementary school is Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School (868).
Every listed school belongs to Jefferson Parish. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 76% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Marrero
Elementary schools in Marrero
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Ellender School Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 727 | 14.3:1 | |
| Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 868 | 14.7:1 | |
| Estelle School Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 518 | 11.9:1 | |
| Harry S Truman School Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 717 | 12.2:1 | |
| Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School Jefferson Parish · Magnet | PK–05 | 414 | 13.7:1 | |
| Lincoln School for the Arts Jefferson Parish · Magnet | PK–08 | 467 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Marrero
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.H. Marrero Middle School Jefferson Parish · Magnet | 06–08 | 619 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Marrero
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Middle/High School Jefferson Parish | 06–12 | 498 | 15.8:1 | |
| John Ehret High School Jefferson Parish · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,850 | 19.3:1 | |
| Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center Jefferson Parish · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| L.W. Higgins High School Jefferson Parish | 09–12 | 1,136 | 20.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.5%
- Hispanic22.7%
- Black49.9%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Marrero schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,814 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Marrero
How many public schools are in Marrero, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Marrero: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 7,814 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Marrero?
All listed public schools with an address in Marrero belong to Jefferson Parish. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Marrero?
John Ehret High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Marrero, with 1,850 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Marrero?
No school with an address in Marrero is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Louisiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Marrero schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Marrero public schools is 14.7:1, higher than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Marrero guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities