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St. Bernard Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in St. Bernard Parish totals about 7,592 students across 12 schools, an average of 633 per campus. St. Bernard Parish Public Schools is the largest district. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in St. Bernard Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,592
-106 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
42%
was 50%
% Hispanic
20%
was 13%
% Black
31%
was 30%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
7,592
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,651
Above Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.9%
Below Louisiana avg
Elementary
7
3,664 students
Middle
3
1,632 students
High
2
2,296 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
St. Bernard Parish Public Schools
7,592 students · 1 district in St. Bernard Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of St. Bernard Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
58%
Hispanic
14%
Black
24%
Asian
2%
Two or more
13%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
41%
Hispanic
20%
Black
31%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.6%
civilian labor
Median age
36
25.9% under 18

Test scores in St. Bernard Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 10 schools in St. Bernard Parish ranked by score →

All schools (12)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Chalmette High SchoolChalmetteHigh09-122,193·
N.P. Trist Middle SchoolMerauxMiddle06-08767·
Lacoste Elementary SchoolChalmetteElementaryPK-05621·
Joseph J. Davies Elementary SchoolMerauxElementaryPK-05593·
Arlene Meraux Elementary SchoolChalmetteElementaryPK-05583·
Arabi Elementary SchoolArabiElementaryPK-05567·
Andrew Jackson Middle SchoolChalmetteMiddle06-08546·
J.F. Gauthier SchoolSt. BernardElementaryPK-05500·
Chalmette Elementary SchoolChalmetteElementaryPK-05467·
W. Smith Jr. Elementary SchoolVioletElementaryPK-05333·
St. Bernard Middle SchoolSt. BernardMiddle06-08319·
C.F. Rowley Alternative SchoolChalmetteHigh06-12103·

Cities in St. Bernard Parish

Chalmette6 schoolsMeraux2 schoolsSt. Bernard2 schoolsArabi1 schoolViolet1 school

About St. Bernard Parish

St. Bernard Parish is a rural-scale Louisiana county of about 44,419 residents, home to 12 public schools and roughly 7,592 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $58,651, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% above the Louisiana median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, St. Bernard Parish is made up of 7 elementary schools (3,664 students), 3 middle schools (1,632), and 2 high schools (2,296).

St. Bernard Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 7,592 students across St. Bernard Parish.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,592 students, remained close to its prior level from the 7,698 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 50% to 42% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for St. Bernard Parish discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve St. Bernard Parish?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 7,592.
How many high schools are in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 2,296 students.
How many middle schools are in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,632 students.
How many elementary schools are in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,664 students.
What is the largest school district in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in St. Bernard Parish, serving approximately 7,592 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish has roughly 44,419 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in St. Bernard Parish?
Median household income in St. Bernard Parish is $58,651, above the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 18.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of St. Bernard Parish?
Approximately 17.6% of adults 25 and older in St. Bernard Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in St. Bernard Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.9% of students in St. Bernard Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Bernard Parish schools?
Across St. Bernard Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.4 to 1.

St. Bernard Parish school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data