For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,082 students in Covington, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Covington, LA are Covington Elementary School, Lee Road Junior High School and E. E. Lyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Covington, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 South Jackson Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Grades: PK-3
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Road Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
79131 Highway 40
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 892-3636
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 892-3636
Grades: PK-8
| 785 students
Rank: #33.
E. E. Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 North Florida Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-0869
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-0869
Grades: PK-3
| 690 students
Covington, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Covington Pathways School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
801 North Tyler Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 898-3314
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 898-3314
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Covington, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Covington, LA include Covington Elementary School, Lee Road Junior High School and E. E. Lyon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Covington?
3 public preschools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Covington include: E. E. Lyon Elementary School vs. Covington Elementary School, Covington Elementary School vs. E. E. Lyon Elementary School
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