For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,906 students in Covington, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Covington, LA are Covington Elementary School, E. E. Lyon Elementary School and Lee Road Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Covington, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 South Jackson Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Gr: PK-3 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
E. E. Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1615 North Florida Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-0869
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-0869
Gr: PK-3 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Lee Road Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
79131 Highway 40
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 892-3636
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 892-3636
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Covington, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Covington, LA include Covington Elementary School, E. E. Lyon Elementary School and Lee Road Junior High School.
How many public preschools are located in Covington?
3 public preschools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Covington include: Covington Elementary School vs. E. E. Lyon Elementary School, E. E. Lyon Elementary School vs. Covington Elementary School
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