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==Education== [[File:Harvey LA Mch2014 Jeff WBank Library 6.jpg|thumb|Jane O'Brein Chatelein Westbank Regional Library]] Harvey is within the [[Jefferson Parish Public School System]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st22_la/schooldistrict_maps/c22051_jefferson/DC20SD_C22051.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Jefferson Parish, LA|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-03-02}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st22_la/schooldistrict_maps/c22051_jefferson/DC20SD_C22051_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> which has its headquarters in Harvey.<ref>[http://www.jppss.k12.la.us/district/home.aspx Home page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326052336/http://www.jppss.k12.la.us/district/home.aspx |date=March 26, 2013 }}. Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Retrieved on December 23, 2009.</ref><ref name="Harveymap">{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st22_la/place/p2233245_harvey/DC20BLK_P2233245.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Harvey CDP, LA|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-03-02}}<br>"[http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st22_la/place/p2233245_harvey/DC10BLK_P2233245_000.pdf 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Harvey CDP, LA]" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20140518205054/http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st22_la/place/p2233245_harvey/DC10BLK_P2233245_000.pdf Archive]). [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.</ref> [[West Jefferson High School (Louisiana)|West Jefferson High School]] is the sole zoned public high school in the Harvey CDP.<ref>"[http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/12-13-wb-high-dist.pdf High School Districts 2012-2013 West Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130905105429/http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/12-13-wb-high-dist.pdf |date=2013-09-05 }}" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20130905105429/http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/12-13-wb-high-dist.pdf Archive]). [[Jefferson Parish Public Schools]]. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.</ref> A portion of Harvey in the south is zoned to [[John Ehret High School]], and a portion to the northwest is zoned to [[L. W. Higgins High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://la50000440.schoolwires.net/cms/lib/LA50000440/Centricity/Domain/142/WB%20HIGH2324.pdf|title=High School Districts 2023-2024 West Bank of Jefferson Parish|publisher=[[Jefferson Parish Public Schools]]|access-date=2024-03-02}}</ref> Some residents are zoned to Gretna Middle School in [[Gretna, Louisiana|Gretna]], and some are zoned to Marrero Middle School in [[Marrero, Louisiana|Marrero]].<ref>"[http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/12-13-wb-middle-dist.pdf Middle School Districts 2012-2013 West Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130905133401/http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/12-13-wb-middle-dist.pdf |date=2013-09-05 }}" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20130905133401/http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/12-13-wb-middle-dist.pdf Archive]). [[Jefferson Parish Public Schools]]. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.</ref> Woodland West Elementary School is in Harvey.<ref name=ESzone2012>"[http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/12-13-wb-elem-dist.pdf Elementary School Districts 2012-2013 West Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130905113848/http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/12-13-wb-elem-dist.pdf |date=2013-09-05 }}" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20130905113848/http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/12-13-wb-elem-dist.pdf Archive]). [[Jefferson Parish Public Schools]]. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.</ref> Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is in [[Marrero, Louisiana|Marrero]], adjacent to Harvey and serving portions of Harvey.<ref name="Harveymap"/><ref name=ESzone2012/> Other schools outside of Harvey serving portions: Gretna Park and McDonogh #26 in Gretna, Cox Elementary in [[Timberlane, Louisiana|Timberlane]], Collins Elementary (formerly Ames) in Marrero.<ref name=ESzone2012/> Woodmere Elementary in [[Woodmere, Louisiana|Woodmere]] is nearby,<ref>Bickham, Shaniece. "[http://blog.nola.com/westbank/2013/08/woodmere_elementary_in_harvey.html Woodmere Elementary in Harvey starts school year with new principal] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130813120740/http://blog.nola.com/westbank/2013/08/woodmere_elementary_in_harvey.html |date=August 13, 2013 }}." ''[[The Times Picayune]]''. August 9, 2013. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.</ref> but its attendance zone does not cover the Harvey CDP.<ref name=ESzone2012/> Public kindergartens: *Harvey Kindergarten Center In regards to advanced studies academies, residents are zoned to the Gretna Academy.<ref>"[http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wb-elem-magnet-dist-ltr.pdf Westbank Advanced Studies Academies Attendance Zones] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130905102905/http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wb-elem-magnet-dist-ltr.pdf |date=2013-09-05 }}" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20130905102905/http://jpschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wb-elem-magnet-dist-ltr.pdf Archive]). [[Jefferson Parish Public Schools]]. Retrieved on May 18, 2014.</ref> [[Helen Cox High School]] was in Harvey until 2023.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bond|first=Kylee|url=https://wgno.com/news/louisiana/jefferson-parish/grace-king-helen-cox-among-schools-to-be-consolidated-in-jefferson-parish/|title=Grace King, Helen Cox among schools to be consolidated in Jefferson Parish |publisher=[[WGNO]]|date=2023-03-28|access-date=2024-03-02}}</ref> Previously Homedale Elementary in Harvey served portions of the city.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20100423003140/http://www.jppss.k12.la.us/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=2147491352 Elementary School Districts 2009-2010 West Bank of Jefferson Parish Louisiana]." ([http://web.archive.org/web/20100423003140/http://www.jppss.k12.la.us/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=2147491352 Archive]) [[Jefferson Parish Public School System]]. Retrieved on September 26, 2010.</ref> In 2012 Homedale Elementary closed.<ref>Waller, Mark. "[http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2012/05/group_of_schools_shuts_down_as.html Group of schools shuts down as Jefferson Parish adjourns for the summer]." ''[[The Times-Picayune]]''. May 25, 2012. Retrieved on April 4, 2013.</ref> A plan called for Homedale students to be rezoned to McDonogh 26 Elementary in Gretna.<ref>Waller, Mark. "[http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2012/05/parents_speak_out_to_defend_ho.html Parents speak out to defend Homedale Elementary in Harvey from closure]." ''[[The Times-Picayune]]''. May 2, 2012. Retrieved on April 4, 2013.</ref> Private schools *St. Ville Academy for High School Preparation *Homedale School *St Rosalie Elementary School [[Jefferson Parish Library]] operates the Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library in Harvey.<ref name="Harveymap"/><ref name="Libprof">"[http://www.jefferson.lib.la.us/branches/jplpage.westbankregional.html Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100308105357/http://www.jefferson.lib.la.us/branches/jplpage.westbankregional.html |date=March 8, 2010 }}." Jefferson Parish Library. Retrieved on September 29, 2010.</ref> The {{convert|35000|sqft|sqm|adj=on}} facility opened in 1990 and is the largest public library in the West Bank of Jefferson Parish.<ref name="Libprof"/>
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