For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,533 students in 70056, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70056, LA are George Cox Elementary School, Paul J. Solis Elementary School and Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70056 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70056, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70056, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Cox Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gr: PK-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Terrytown Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 East Forest Lawn Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 376-8928
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 376-8928
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70056, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70056, LA include George Cox Elementary School, Paul J. Solis Elementary School and Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70056?
4 public preschools are located in 70056.
What is the racial composition of students in 70056?
70056 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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