For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 926 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 22% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70601, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70601, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 18th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4850
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Barbe Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Penn Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4600
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Pearl Watson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 5th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4860
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4860
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 153 students
70601, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Southwest (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
425 Kingsley St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
1015 Sixth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Grades: 8-12
| 88 students
100 N Prater St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Grades: PK
| 140 students
1509 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Grades: 8-12
| 434 students
745 S Shattuck
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
2200 Elder St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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