Jefferson Parish Public Schools

[3] As of 2019 it had 50,582 students, making it the largest public school system in the state.

[8] James K. Glassman of The Atlantic wrote in 1978 that the school system was of the same quality as that of New Orleans even though Jefferson Parish was wealthier than New Orleans; Glassman described Jefferson Parish as "one of the most poorly run rich counties in the United States.

This increased to a "C" in 2012, and then a "B" on 2013, giving it the 36th highest score of the school districts in the state.

[14] As of 2014 teachers who have large numbers of bilingual students and are fluent in either Spanish, Arabic, and Vietnamese may receive a $3,000 annual stipend and/or a $2,000 signing bonus.

[15] Previously the district had an administrative building in Marrero for people living in the West Bank of the parish.