Public schools in Metairie, LA
18 open public schools with an address in Metairie, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,926
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Metairie public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Metairie, LA: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,926 students, an average of 607 per school. The largest campus is East Jefferson High School (1,381 students), and the largest elementary school is Bissonet Plaza School (624).
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 13:1, similar to 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% 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 Metairie
Elementary schools in Metairie
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies Jefferson Parish · Magnet | PK–05 | 434 | 13.6:1 | |
| Alice Birney Elementary School Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 579 | 11.7:1 | |
| Bissonet Plaza School Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 624 | 13.4:1 | |
| Bridgedale Elementary School Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 491 | 13.8:1 | |
| Green Park Elementary School Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 433 | 10.3:1 | |
| Harold Keller Elementary School Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 550 | 10.4:1 | |
| J.C. Ellis School Jefferson Parish · Magnet | PK–08 | 587 | 10.8:1 | |
| Joseph C Moscona School Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 521 | 13:1 | |
| Marie B. Riviere Elementary School Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 526 | 9.7:1 | |
| Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies Jefferson Parish · Magnet | PK–05 | 356 | 13:1 | |
| Phoebe Hearst School Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 602 | 12.2:1 | |
| Ralph Bunche/George Washington Elementary School Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 470 | 11.9:1 | |
| Rudolph Matas School Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 600 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Metairie
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Meisler Middle School Jefferson Parish | 06–08 | 679 | 19.4:1 | |
| John Q. Adams Middle School Jefferson Parish | 06–08 | 658 | 16.3:1 | |
| T.H. Harris Middle School Jefferson Parish | 06–08 | 563 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Metairie
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson High School Jefferson Parish | 09–12 | 1,381 | 19.7:1 | |
| Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies Jefferson Parish · Magnet | 06–12 | 872 | 16.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.9%
- Hispanic52.1%
- Black16.9%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Metairie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,926 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Metairie
How many public schools are in Metairie, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Metairie: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 10,926 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Metairie?
All listed public schools with an address in Metairie 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 Metairie?
East Jefferson High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Metairie, with 1,381 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Metairie?
No school with an address in Metairie 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 Metairie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Metairie public schools is 13:1, similar to 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 Metairie 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