For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,484 students in 70118, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70118, LA are Audubon Charter School, Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans and Lafayette Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70118 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70118, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70118, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Audubon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 Broadway Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
Grades: PK-8
| 980 students
Rank: #22.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Leonidas Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 985 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 South Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9767
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-9767
Grades: PK-8
| 519 students
70118, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
421 Burdett Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-5157
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-5157
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Esperanza Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4407 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6272
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6272
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
James Weldon Johnson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 Monroe St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6212
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1607 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 304-8857
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 304-8857
Grades: K-8
| 797 students
2727 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-8370
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-8370
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
New Orleans Adolescent Hospital (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 15839
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 897-4605
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 897-4605
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
New Orleans Charter Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3801 Monroe Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 486-0804
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 486-0804
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70118, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70118, LA include Audubon Charter School, Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans and Lafayette Academy Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in 70118?
3 public preschools are located in 70118.
What is the racial composition of students in 70118?
70118 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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