For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 715 students in 70570, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70570, LA are Northeast Elementary School and Grolee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70570 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70570, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70570, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
70570, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Grades: 6-10
| 160 students
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70570, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70570, LA include Northeast Elementary School and Grolee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70570?
2 public preschools are located in 70570.
What is the racial composition of students in 70570?
70570 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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