For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,435 students in 70121, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 70121, LA are Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Jefferson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70121 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70121, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70121, LA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 733-8201
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 733-8201
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
70121, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deckbar Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1108 Shrewsbury Rd
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Deckbar School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Jefferson Community School (Charter School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3528 Monford St
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 836-0808
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 836-0808
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 70121, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 70121, LA include Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Jefferson School.
How many public preschools are located in 70121?
2 public preschools are located in 70121.
What is the racial composition of students in 70121?
70121 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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