For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,112 students in 70068, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70068, LA are Emily C. Watkins Elementary School, Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School and Laplace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70068 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70068, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70068, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
938 La Highway 628
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
Grades: PK-8
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3328 Hwy 51
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: #33.
Laplace Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
393 Greenwood Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
Grades: PK-8
| 781 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70068, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70068, LA include Emily C. Watkins Elementary School, Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School and Laplace Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70068?
3 public preschools are located in 70068.
What is the racial composition of students in 70068?
70068 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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