For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,151 students in Mandeville, LA. The top ranked public preschools in Mandeville, LA are Pontchartrain Elementary School, Mandeville Elementary School and Woodlake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mandeville, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Mandeville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mandeville, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
Grades: PK-3
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Mandeville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
519 Massena Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-3950
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-3950
Grades: PK-3
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1620 Livingston Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8842
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8842
Grades: PK-3
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
1715 Viola Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 674-3011
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 674-3011
Grades: PK-1
| 435 students
Mandeville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Methodist Home For Children Of Greater New Orleans (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
23515 Hwy 190-quail Lane
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-6521
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-6521
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Northlake Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
23515 Hwy 190-quail Lane
Mandeville, LA 70470
(985) 626-6521
Mandeville, LA 70470
(985) 626-6521
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Operation Jumpstart Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
23515 Hwy 190
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 727-1062
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 727-1062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Southeast Louisiana State Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
23515 Hwy 190
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-6521
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-6521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23636 Sparrow Rd Bldg. D
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 202-0127
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 202-0127
Grades: K-12
| 4,552 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mandeville, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Mandeville, LA include Pontchartrain Elementary School, Mandeville Elementary School and Woodlake Elementary School. Mandeville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public preschools are located in Mandeville?
4 public preschools are located in Mandeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Mandeville?
Mandeville public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Mandeville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mandeville include: Marigny Elementary School vs. Mandeville Elementary School, Pontchartrain Elementary School vs. Mandeville Elementary School, Mandeville Elementary School vs. Pontchartrain Elementary School
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