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6.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Marrero, Louisiana

15 schools · 9 Elementary · 1 Middle · 4 High · 1 Other

Public: 10
Private: 5
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.6/10
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Choosing a school in Marrero?

Use this page to compare every school in Marrero by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Allen Ellender School

9.0/10

Elementary · Jefferson Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

L.h. Marrero Middle School

8.0/10

Middle · Jefferson Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Fisher Middle/high School

7.7/10

High · Jefferson Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Marrero for 2026 are Allen Ellender School (9.0/10), L.h. Marrero Middle School (8.0/10), and Fisher Middle/high School (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

15

10 public · 5 private

Avg Score

6.6

out of 10

Median Home

$190,700

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Allen Ellender School

Rates 9.0/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Marrero schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Marrero

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Allen Ellender School 9.0 / 10
2 L.h. Marrero Middle School 8.0 / 10
3 Fisher Middle/high School 7.7 / 10
4 Archbishop Shaw High School 7.7 / 10
5 Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School 7.5 / 10
6 Immaculate Conception School 7.4 / 10
7 Conquering Word Christin Academy Westbank 7.1 / 10
8 Harry S Truman School 6.8 / 10
9 Lincoln School for the Arts 6.3 / 10
10 Concordia Lutheran School 6.2 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.6/10

47% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$55,866

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$190,700

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
16%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
24 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
75%

Of occupied housing units

How Marrero compares

Louisiana rank

#59 of 137

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Louisiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$56k

96% of Louisiana median

Schools in this city

15

About Schools in Marrero, Louisiana

Marrero, Louisiana has 10 ranked public schools spanning elementary through high school grades. The city's schools average 6.3 out of 10, and 4 of those 10 — 40% — clear the 7.0 mark. That spread signals real variation across the district. Parents will find genuine standouts here, but performance is not uniform.

Allen Ellender School leads the city with an 8.7 out of 10, making it the strongest elementary option in Marrero by a clear margin. L.H. Marrero Middle School follows at 8.0 — a high score for a middle school and a meaningful data point for families thinking ahead. Harry S Truman School (7.8) and Lincoln School for the Arts (7.3) complete the top tier. Four schools at or above 7.0 is a solid showing, and three of those four sit at the elementary level.

The high school picture is narrower. Fisher Middle/High School scores 6.6, which tracks close to the city average of 6.3. It is the only combined middle/high option in the top-five list. Families planning for secondary school should compare Fisher directly to high schools in surrounding Jefferson Parish communities before committing to a neighborhood. The gap between Fisher and the top elementary schools is wide enough that it warrants active research rather than a default assumption.

For parents of elementary-age children, Marrero's options are competitive. Allen Ellender at 8.7 would rank well in most metro peer groups, and three more schools sit within one point of it. The clearest practical path: prioritize proximity to Ellender or Truman for younger kids, plan L.H. Marrero Middle as a natural progression at 8.0, and start the high school search early given that secondary options thin out. The data favors families who map their full K–12 trajectory before choosing where to live.

Filter by ZIP: 70072 (15)

Elementary Schools

9 schools
# School Rating
1 755 students · Pre-K–8th 9.0
2 902 students · Pre-K–8th 7.5
3 814 students · Pre-K–8th 6.8
4 481 students · Pre-K–8th 6.3
5 409 students · Pre-K–5th 4.9
6 649 students · Pre-K–8th 4.9
Private Schools 3 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 402 students · Pre-K–7th 7.4
2 156 students · Pre-K–8th 6.2
3 327 students · Pre-K–7th 5.7

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 757 students · 6th–8th 8.0

High Schools

4 schools
# School Rating
1 494 students · 6th–12th 7.7
2 2,078 students · 9th–12th 5.2
3 1,197 students · 9th–12th 4.1
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 380 students · 8th–12th 7.7

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 30 students · Pre-K–12th 7.1

Schools in Marrero

Marrero, Louisiana · 15 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$55,866

Median Home Value

$190,700

Median Rent

$1,091/mo

Population

55,641

College Educated

16%

Homeownership

75%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

19.3%

Community Profile

Marrero has a median household income of $55,866. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $190,700, with a median rent of $1,091/month. The area has a poverty rate of 19.3%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Marrero, Louisiana

How many schools are in Marrero, Louisiana?

Marrero has 15 schools, including 10 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Marrero, Louisiana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Marrero is 6.6 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 Marrero, Louisiana?

The top-ranked school in Marrero on MySchoolScout is Allen Ellender School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Marrero, Louisiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Marrero on MySchoolScout is Allen Ellender School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Marrero, Louisiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Marrero on MySchoolScout is L.h. Marrero Middle School with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best high school in Marrero, Louisiana?

The top-ranked high school in Marrero on MySchoolScout is Fisher Middle/high School with a composite score of 7.7/10.

How many school districts serve Marrero, Louisiana?

Marrero is served by 1 school district: Jefferson Parish.

What is the education level in Marrero, Louisiana?

According to Census data, 16% of adults in Marrero have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Marrero, Louisiana?

The median household income in Marrero is approximately $55,866 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Marrero, Louisiana?

Yes, Marrero has 5 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Archbishop Shaw High School with a score of 7.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Marrero, Louisiana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Marrero is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Marrero, 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.