For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 665 students in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA.
The top ranked public preschool in Gentilly is Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Gr: PK-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA include Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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