Summary:
Zip code 70037 in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, is served by five public schools—Belle Chasse Primary School (PK-1), Belle Chasse Elementary School (2-4), Belle Chasse Middle School (5-8), Belle Chasse High School (9-12), and Belle Chasse Academy (PK-8)—which together enroll about 3,250 students and form a strong, above-average educational landscape.
The standout school is Belle Chasse Academy, a charter school on the naval base that ranks 3rd in Louisiana (97th percentile) with a 5-star rating, 86% math proficiency, and an exceptionally low 3.7% chronic absenteeism rate. Within the Plaquemines Parish district, Belle Chasse Elementary School is the top performer, ranking 63rd statewide (91st percentile) with 91% math proficiency and an 8.9% absenteeism rate. Belle Chasse High School also excels, ranking in the top 12% of high schools and boasting a 95% graduation rate with a 0.2% dropout rate. Belle Chasse Middle School is a solid performer, ranking 49th in the state (89th percentile) with 83% math proficiency.
A key finding is that chronic absenteeism rises with grade level—from 8.9% at the elementary school to 19.1% at the high school—and correlates with slightly lower proficiency rates in older grades. The area offers a clear choice: the Plaquemines Parish schools provide a consistent, above-average education, while Belle Chasse Academy delivers elite, nationally competitive academics. Overall, families in 70037 have access to a high-performing school system with exceptional outcomes, particularly at the elementary and high school levels.
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