For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,722 students in Gonzales, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Gonzales, 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.
Gonzales, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Gonzales have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gonzales, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Primary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41469 La Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7700
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Duplessis Primary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38101 Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6650
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Pecan Grove Primary School
(Math: 33% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Gonzales Primary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 North Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6700
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
G. W. Carver Primary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11310 Legacy Oaks Lane
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6800
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gonzales, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Gonzales, LA include Central Primary School, Duplessis Primary School and Pecan Grove Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gonzales, LA?
5 public preschools are located in Gonzales, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales, LA?
Gonzales, LA public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 58% (majority Black).
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