St. Bernard Parish Public Schools are recognized as being part of a top-performing school district for both student achievement and teacher effectiveness and was recognized by AdvancED, a national third-party accreditation firm, for being “among the best districts in the nation.”

St. Bernard students consistently rank in the top 10 throughout the state on end of course exams. As the parish’s distinguished public high school, Chalmette High serves over 1,800 students and this past year, graduating seniors earned over $12 million in scholarships, and 75% earned an Industry Based Certificate.

Additionally, the Maumus Center, a planetarium and interactive science facility, opened in summer 2017 to wide student acclaim. In addition to having a nationally recognized public school system, St. Bernard Parish is home to Nunez Community College, which offers more than 30 academic and technical programs heavily guided by business and industry leaders.

St. Bernard Parish has a diverse landscape perfect for eco-tourists, sportsmen, birders, and nature enthusiast looking to experience the finest of the outdoors. St. Bernard Parish was proclaimed a “World Class Fishing Destination” by Saltwater Fishing magazine and has a network of sports facilities and playgrounds located in neighborhoods across the Parish.

This area is home to the state-certified Old Arabi Cultural Arts District comprising private artist studios, antique shops, art galleries, and a black box theater. Old Arabi also is a certified historic district lined with 19th and 20th century Spanish colonial homes, retaining the distinct streetscape which sets the New Orleans region apart from any other American metropolitan community.

St. Bernard Parish also has an active and engaged, family-oriented community that offers accessible activities, events, and festivals including the Louisiana Crawfish Festival, the Bayou Road Balloon Festival, Blues, Brews, and BBQ, Old Arabi Sugar Fest, Los Islenos Fiesta, Tomato Festival, Tour Da Parish, St. Bernard Irish, Italian, Islenos Community Parade, and the Battle of New Orleans Commemoration and Reenactment. St. Bernard Parish is experiencing a retail and shopping renaissance with substantial growth and redevelopment of retail shopping centers in Chalmette, Arabi, and Meraux over the past five years.

Arabi
Arabi is consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the country. A quick 10-minute bike ride from downtown New Orleans, it has retained their historic architecture while mixing in new home construction.

Arabi has become a thriving community of artists and young professionals seeking more affordable housing and a burgeoning cultural scene. Residents enjoy the city’s quiet, tree-lined streets while having close proximity to the amenities of New Orleans.

Chalmette
The distinct accent and warm personality give away Chalmette residents as soon as you meet them.

Although located just minutes from downtown New Orleans, Chalmette has a cozy, small-town feel, with many residents having spent their whole lives in the community. The site of the War of 1812’s Battle of New Orleans, this area’s monuments and cemeteries are paradise for history buffs. As the largest community in St. Bernard Parish, it also is a popular jumping-off point for hunting trips and fishing charters.