For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,731 students in Harvey, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harvey, LA are Woodland West School, Ella C. Pittman Elementary School and Woodmere School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Harvey, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland West School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2143 Mars Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Thirteenth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 340-4937
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 340-4937
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Woodmere School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3191 Alex Kornman Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 348-2410
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 348-2410
Gr: PK-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Harvey, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids Jefferson (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1149 Macarthur Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students
B. A. St. Ville Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1121 Pailet Ave
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Gr: 5-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1121 Pailet Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2200 Lapalco Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Gr: 9-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
500 Maple St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-7258
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-7258
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harvey, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harvey, LA include Woodland West School, Ella C. Pittman Elementary School and Woodmere School.
How many public preschools are located in Harvey?
3 public preschools are located in Harvey.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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