For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,820 students in 70043, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70043, LA are Lacoste Elementary School, Chalmette Elementary School and Arlene Meraux Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70043 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70043, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70043, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #22.
Chalmette Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 East Chalmette Circle
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4004 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
70043, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 8th St
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1000
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1000
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
1100 East Judge Perez Drive
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 613-5301
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 613-5301
Grades: PK-12
| 948 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70043, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70043, LA include Lacoste Elementary School, Chalmette Elementary School and Arlene Meraux Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70043?
3 public preschools are located in 70043.
What is the racial composition of students in 70043?
70043 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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