Best Schools in Bush, Louisiana
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Fifth Ward Junior High School
Elementary · St. Tammany Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.3
out of 10
Median Home
$241,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.3
out of 10
Median Home
$241,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Bush
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fifth Ward Junior High School | 8.3 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.3/10
- Median household income
- $56,156
- Median home value
- $241,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Avg commute
- 36 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 93%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Bush compares
Median household income
$56k
96% of Louisiana median
About Schools in Bush, Louisiana
Bush, Louisiana is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 8.3 out of 10, schools in Bush perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Bush is Fifth Ward Junior High School with a composite score of 8.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Bush is served by 1 school district: St. Tammany Parish. These districts collectively serve 38,794 students.
Bush's community shows 27% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $56,156. The poverty rate in the area is 22.2%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 445 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.3 |
Schools in Bush
Bush, Louisiana · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$56,156
Median Home Value
$241,600
Median Rent
$1,327/mo
Population
5,150
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
93%
Avg Commute
36 min
Poverty Rate
22.2%
Community Profile
Bush has a median household income of $56,156. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $241,600, with a median rent of $1,327/month. The area has a poverty rate of 22.2%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute in the area is 36 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Louisiana
- Elementary
- 1
School District
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Bush, Louisiana
How many schools are in Bush, Louisiana?
Bush has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Bush, Louisiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Bush is 8.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Bush, Louisiana?
The top-ranked school in Bush on MySchoolScout is Fifth Ward Junior High School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Bush, Louisiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Bush on MySchoolScout is Fifth Ward Junior High School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
How many school districts serve Bush, Louisiana?
Bush is served by 1 school district: St. Tammany Parish.
What is the education level in Bush, Louisiana?
According to Census data, 27% of adults in Bush have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Bush, Louisiana?
The median household income in Bush is approximately $56,156 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bush, Louisiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bush is 10.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bush, Louisiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.