For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 788 students in 70601, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 70601, LA are Oak Park Elementary School, Barbe Elementary School and Pearl Watson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70601 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70601, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 70601, LA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 18th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4850
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Barbe Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Penn Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4600
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Pearl Watson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 5th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4860
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4860
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Malcolm Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Gr: PK-2 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 70601, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 70601, LA include Oak Park Elementary School, Barbe Elementary School and Pearl Watson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70601?
4 public preschools are located in 70601.
What is the racial composition of students in 70601?
70601 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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