For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,796 students in 70605, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70605, LA are Prien Lake Elementary School, A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Dolby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70605 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70605, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70605, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prien Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3741 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Dolby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 Jefferson Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
St. John Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5566 Elliott Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #55.
College Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3618 Ernest Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4560
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
70605, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5254 Weaver Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70605, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70605, LA include Prien Lake Elementary School, A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Dolby Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70605?
5 public preschools are located in 70605.
What is the racial composition of students in 70605?
70605 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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