Best Public Schools in Saint Bernard, LA

The city of Saint Bernard, Louisiana is home to two schools - J.F. Gauthier School, an elementary school, and St. Bernard Middle School. These schools serve students in the St. Bernard Parish district, which has a mix of racial demographics and a significant portion of economically disadvantaged students.

J.F. Gauthier School stands out as a high-performing elementary school, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests in both Math and English Language Arts. The school has received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 25-30% of elementary schools in Louisiana. In contrast, St. Bernard Middle School performs closer to the district and state averages, with test scores that are more in line with the broader region.

While both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, J.F. Gauthier School has a lower percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch compared to St. Bernard Middle School. The racial makeup of the two schools also differs, with J.F. Gauthier School having a higher percentage of White students and St. Bernard Middle School having a higher percentage of African American students.