For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,691 students in 70506, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70506, LA are Myrtle Place Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School and S.j. Montgomery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70506 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70506, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70506, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myrtle Place Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Myrtle Place Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7760
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7790
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7790
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #33.
S.j. Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Foreman Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7750
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70506, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70506, LA include Myrtle Place Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School and S.j. Montgomery Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70506?
3 public preschools are located in 70506.
What is the racial composition of students in 70506?
70506 public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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