For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,639 students in 70607, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70607, LA are Grand Lake Elementary School, M. J. Kaufman Elementary School and Lake Charles Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70607 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70607, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70607, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1039 Hwy 384
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Tekel Road
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4740
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Henry Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Louisiana Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4620
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3825 Brentwood Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4610
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Mcneese Street
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7910
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7910
Gr: PK-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Gerstner Mem. Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4490
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4490
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70607, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70607, LA include Grand Lake Elementary School, M. J. Kaufman Elementary School and Lake Charles Charter Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 70607?
7 public preschools are located in 70607.
What is the racial composition of students in 70607?
70607 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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