Life in Plaquemines Parish
Located at the southernmost part of Louisiana, Plaquemines Parish is distinguished as a peninsula stretching southward nearly 100 miles into the Gulf of Mexico. Divided by the mighty Mississippi River, the largest navigable waterway in the United States, Plaquemines Parish has rich soil and offers miles of riverfront property for port and industrial development.
Renowned by many as one of the most desirable places to live and work, Plaquemines Parish is located just 15 minutes from downtown New Orleans, and borders Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes. For as long as records have been kept, it has the distinction of being the safest parish in Louisiana.
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Educational Opportunities in Plaquemines Parish
Plaquemines Parish School District is currently ranked the second highest-performing district in the state of Louisiana, with a District Performance Score of 110.7 and a letter grade of A.
With powerful teachers, dynamic administrators, and amazing students, according to a 2017 report released by Niche.com, Plaquemines Parish ranked in the top 7% nationally.
Two of the district’s high schools were recognized by US News & World Report as Best High Schools in the Country: Belle Chasse High received a “Bronze” award, while South Plaquemines High received a “Silver” award.
Furthermore, their largest elementary school, Belle Chasse Primary, is a national “Blue Ribbon School” as well as a national “Title I Distinguished School.” Currently, 43% of the parish’s schools are “A” rated schools.
An Abundance of Parks
Recreation for everyone
Woodland Conservancy Trail: Six miles of educational, historical, and recreational greenway, and a home for wildlife and migratory birds. The trails lead to 10 WWII relics.
449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA
Davant Park; 15535 Hwy. 15, Davant
LeRoy Harvey; 40196 Hwy. 23, Boothville
Oakville Park; 217 W. St. Peter St., Oakville
Ironton Park; 150 Ironton Road, Ironton
Roger Halphen Field; 210 Cazezu Dr., Buras
Cypress Park; 499 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chase
Diamond Park; 25108 Diamond Rd., Diamond
Fort Jackson; 220 Herbert Harvey Dr., Triumph
Blackie Barrie Park; 606 Epsilon St., Belle Chasse
Where to Live in Plaqumines Parish
Belle Chasse
The name Belle Chasse is French for “beautiful hunting,” as the rich abundance of wildlife nearby makes it one of the most popular communities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Also home to the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Belle Chasse has recently experienced a population boom with new residents attracted to its family-friendly subdivisions and excellent public schools.
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