Resources for Our Residents
St. Bernard’s residents are the backbone of our community.
Was it our top-rated schools, affordable new construction homes, or the downriver lifestyle that brought you here? Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a newcomer to the parish, we’re excited you’re here. Let SBEDF serve as your guide to living, working, and enjoying St. Bernard Parish.
Community Areas and Activities
Public School District
St. Bernard Parish Public School District
The St. Bernard Parish Public School District is one of the top performing districts in the state for both student achievement and teacher effectiveness. With a tradition of academic excellence, extracurricular achievements, and state-of-the-art facilities, our school system has an A rating for focus on career preparedness, and is often cited by incoming residents as a major factor in their decision to join the St. Bernard Parish community.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(504) 301-1500
201 8th Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
Arabi Elementary School
(504) 218-5058
7200 Alexander Avenue
Arabi, LA 70032
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
(504) 556-0900
4004 Paris Road
Chalmette, LA 70043
C.F. Rowley Alternative
(504) 301-4001
#49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
Chalmette Elementary School
(504) 304-0370
75 East Chalmette Circle
Chalmette, LA 70043
Chalmette High School
(504) 301-2600
1100 East Judge Perez Drive
Chalmette, LA 70043
J.F. Gauthier Elementary School
(504) 272-0700
1200 East LA Hwy 46
St. Bernard, LA 70085
Joseph Davies Elementary School
(504) 267-7890
4101 Mistrot Drive
Meraux, LA 70075
Lacoste Elementary School
(504) 304-5747
1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
N.P. Trist Middle School
(504) 872-9402
#1 Pirate's Cove
Meraux, LA 70075
St. Bernard Middle School
(504) 267-7878
2601 Torres Drive
St. Bernard, LA 70085
W. Smith Elementary School
(504) 302-1000
6701 East St. Bernard Highway
Violet, LA 70095
Higher Education
Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College is a comprehensive community college offering a general education and occupational technologies curriculum that blends the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development opportunities. Nunez Community College has partnered with businesses and industries to provide instruction, training and workforce development in the fields constantly looking for skilled employees.
Nunez Community College offers a wide range of technical and employment related training programs. Courses are scheduled in such fields as industrial technology, computer science, teaching, welding, health services, HVAC as well as culinary arts, clerical, paralegal and other occupational fields.
And, to top it off, Nunez his home to a completely revamped Workforce Development and Continuing Education department. To learn more about their current offerings or how they can create a customized program for you, click here.
Educational Institutions
There are 11 major colleges or universities located within an hour and a half drive from St. Bernard Parish. Five of these institutions offer doctoral degrees in the arts, sciences, engineering, medical and legal fields. These universities are nationally and internationally recognized as sponsoring extensive research activities.
Tulane University 12 miles
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) 12 miles
University of New Orleans (UNO) 12 miles
Tulane University School of Medicine 12 miles
Loyola University 12 miles
Xavier University 12 miles
Dillard University 12 miles
Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) 80 miles
Louisiana State University (LSU) 90 miles
Southern University 90 miles