For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,008 students in 70812, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70812, LA are Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence, Glen Oaks Park Elementary School and Merrydale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70812 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70812, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70812, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7447 Sumrall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-5681
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-5681
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5656 Lanier Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4521
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4521
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Merrydale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Rio Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-0346
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-0346
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
70812, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4705 Lanier Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 387-5295
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 387-5295
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70812, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70812, LA include Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence, Glen Oaks Park Elementary School and Merrydale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70812?
3 public preschools are located in 70812.
What is the racial composition of students in 70812?
70812 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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