For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,923 students in 70403, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70403, LA are Hammond Westside Montessori, Woodland Park Magnet and O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70403 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70403, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70403, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond Westside Montessori
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Westpark Avenue
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Gr: PK-8 | 1,075 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Park Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Range Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 542-6373
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 542-6373
Gr: PK-3 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1459 I 55 Service Rd
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 229-8225
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 229-8225
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
70403, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2500 Westpark Ave
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Gr: PK-3 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
43052 Yokum Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Gr: K-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70403, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70403, LA include Hammond Westside Montessori, Woodland Park Magnet and O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 70403?
3 public preschools are located in 70403.
What is the racial composition of students in 70403?
70403 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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