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Best 70607 Louisiana Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,567 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).

Best 70607, LA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1039 Hwy 384
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Tekel Road
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Henry Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Louisiana Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3825 Brentwood Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 East Mcneese Street
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7910
Gr: PK-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 Gerstner Mem. Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4490
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).

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