For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,010 students in Marrero, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Marrero, LA are Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School, Allen Ellender School and Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marrero, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Marrero have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marrero, LA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Bent Tree Lane
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Gr: PK-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Allen Ellender School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Gr: PK-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Pine Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-0254
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-0254
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln School For The Arts
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Ames Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-8489
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-8489
Gr: PK-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Estelle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-3727
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-3727
Gr: PK-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Harry S Truman School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5417 Ehret Road
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-0961
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-0961
Gr: PK-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Marrero, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Douglass Academy For Career Preparation (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4300 Patriot St
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 368-5962
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 368-5962
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
2820 Mt Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
2001 Bonnie Ann Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marrero, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Marrero, LA include Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School, Allen Ellender School and Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marrero?
6 public preschools are located in Marrero.
What is the racial composition of students in Marrero?
Marrero public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marrero are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marrero include: Estelle School vs. Allen Ellender School, Allen Ellender School vs. Estelle School, Estelle School vs. Lincoln School For The Arts
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