For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,136 students in 70501, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70501, LA are Alice N. Boucher Elementary School and J.w. Faulk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70501 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70501, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70501, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Patterson Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7610
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7610
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
J.w. Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 East Willow Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7680
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7680
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Clara Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7810
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7810
Gr: PK | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
70501, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Instructional Model Academy (Aim) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Gr: 4-12
C.a.p.s Continuing Academic Program School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Gr: K-12
Juvenile Day Reporting Center (Jrdc) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Gr: 5-11
Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Gr: 4-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70501, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70501, LA include Alice N. Boucher Elementary School and J.w. Faulk Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70501?
3 public preschools are located in 70501.
What is the racial composition of students in 70501?
70501 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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