For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 9,145 students in Tangipahoa Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Tangipahoa Parish, LA are Southeastern La University Lab School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Chesbrough Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tangipahoa Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Tangipahoa Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Tangipahoa Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern La University Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 North General Pershing
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72961 Highway 1061
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-8363
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-8363
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Chesbrough Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68495 Highway 1054
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-6377
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-6377
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Champ Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42530 Highway 445
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 542-6182
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 542-6182
Gr: PK-8 | 1,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Roseland Montessori
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12516 Time Avenue
Roseland, LA 70456
(985) 748-9307
Roseland, LA 70456
(985) 748-9307
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48405 Hwy 51
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985) 345-2376
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985) 345-2376
Gr: PK-3 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Loranger Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54101 Martin Street
Loranger, LA 70446
(985) 878-4538
Loranger, LA 70446
(985) 878-4538
Gr: PK-4 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45050 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Gr: PK-8 | 1,340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Hammond Westside Montessori
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Westpark Avenue
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Gr: PK-8 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Amite Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Vernon Avenue
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Gr: PK-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Independence Leadership Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 Tiger Avenue
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4946
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4946
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Lucille Nesom Memorial
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy. 442 West
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985) 345-2166
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985) 345-2166
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Woodland Park Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Range Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 542-6373
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 542-6373
Gr: PK-3 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1459 I 55 Service Rd
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 229-8225
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 229-8225
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
350 West Ash Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-9734
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-9734
Gr: PK-K | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
45050 River Rd
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Gr: PK-3 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
2500 Westpark Ave
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Gr: PK-3 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Northlake Supports & Services Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
45439 Live Oak
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
Northwood High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 Robin St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Gr: 4-12
43052 Yokum Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Gr: K-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Tangipahoa Alternative Programs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Gr: 1-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
411 Crystal Street
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Gr: 5-12
Tangipahoa Parish Adult Education (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1903 West Church St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Tangipahoa Parish Pm High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Gr: 8-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tangipahoa Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tangipahoa Parish, LA include Southeastern La University Lab School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Chesbrough Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tangipahoa Parish?
15 public preschools are located in Tangipahoa Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Tangipahoa Parish?
Tangipahoa Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Tangipahoa Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tangipahoa Parish include: Amite Elementary Magnet School vs. Roseland Montessori, Spring Creek Elementary School vs. Chesbrough Elementary School, Roseland Montessori vs. Amite Elementary Magnet School
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