Area Schools

New Orleans Area

NAS JRB New Orleans is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana and about twenty minutes from downtown New Orleans. Plaquemines Parish Public Schools has 4 school sites near NAS JRB New Orleans. Belle Chasse Academy is a K-8 public charter school located on the installation. Additionally, there are several other districts in the New Orleans vicinity that are available for families to choose.

Please contact the School Liaison to inquire and get clarification on the school districts process/policy regarding Student Transfers.

Public Schools Serving the Military Housing and Community Neighborhoods in New Orleans

Belle Chasse Primary School (PK-1): 601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.; (504) 595-6120

Belle Chasse Elementary School (2-4): 539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.; (504) 595-6620

Belle Chasse Middle School (5-8): 13476 Highway 23; (504) 595-6640

Belle Chasse High School (9-12): 8346 Highway 23; (504) 595-6600

Plaquemines Parish Schools conduct in-person student registrations. Please visit your zoned school to request a registration packet.

Families selecting non-military housing, can find their determined school zone by clicking on the applicable district: New Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, St. Tammany, and St. Charles Parish.

Purple Star Schools

The Louisiana Purple Star School Award is provided to military-friendly schools that display a major commitment to serving military-connected families and students. The program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school and keep them on track to be college, workforce and life-ready.

Dress Code

Most school districts mandate student uniforms. Parents are encouraged to review their school's dress code policy to learn specifics. The Student Dress Code Policy is typically found in the Student Handbook.

Transportation

Each district has varied eligibility requirements for students to receive transportation services. Please visit your district's Transportation Department webpage to learn more. Belle Chasse Academy does not provide transportation to students who reside on the installation.

Charter Schools

There is one public charter school on the installation, Belle Chasse Academy. New Orleans Parish is primarily comprised of public charter schools. Registration for charter schools in New Orleans Parish are managed by ONE App. On ONE App you can explore the various charter school options and register your child.

Private Schools

There are many private and parochial schools in the NAS JRB New Orleans vicinity. Parents interested seeking private school education should reach out to the School Liaison to receive tailored information for their needs.

Homeschooling

Parents and legal guardians seeking to educate their children at home should submit a Home Study Application through the Louisiana Department of Education's website. For more information visit Louisiana Believes Home Study.

Immunizations

For more information about school immunization requirements and resources, visit the Louisiana Department of Health.

Choosing a School

The State Report Card is a one-stop shop to find information on how Louisiana districts and schools are performing across the state and an important tool for parents and families, educators, communities, and elected officials to understand how our schools and districts are serving all students. The State Report Card includes a dashboard of detailed, easy-to-understand information about school and district performance, including achievement, growth, attendance, English learners’ proficiency, graduation rate, and postsecondary readiness.

Louisiana School and Center Report Cards

Out of Zone Student Transfer

Most public area schools in Orleans Parish have a controlled open-enrollment period where families can request a student transfer through OneApp. The Charter Districts have unique requirements for transfer requests. Certain school have strict enrollment periods -regardless of military status. Contact your School Liaison to learn more about the student transfer process.

Military Interstate Compact

The Military Interstate Compact (MIC) is an article of laws to help make transition easier for children of military families so that they may be afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. The MIC provides support with placement, enrollment, extracurricular activities, senior moves and more! The MIC only covers students enrolled in U.S. Public Schools and DoDEA Schools. It does not apply to students enrolled in private schools, homeschools or international schools. Additional information can be found at: www.mic3.net.