For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,891 students in 70737, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70737, LA are Central Primary School, Duplessis Primary School and Pecan Grove Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70737 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70737, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70737, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Primary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41469 La Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7700
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Duplessis Primary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38101 Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6650
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Pecan Grove Primary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7450
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
G. W. Carver Primary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11310 Legacy Oaks Lane
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6800
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Gonzales Primary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
521 North Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6700
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70737, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70737, LA include Central Primary School, Duplessis Primary School and Pecan Grove Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70737?
5 public preschools are located in 70737.
What is the racial composition of students in 70737?
70737 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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