Best Westwego Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,258 students in Westwego, LA.

The top ranked public preschools in Westwego, LA are Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies, Isaac G Joseph Elementary School and Lucille Cherbonnier School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Westwego, LA public preschools have an score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Westwego have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Westwego, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies

Magnet School

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
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10/

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537 Avenue D
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 347-4739

Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Isaac G Joseph Elementary School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
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1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517

Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #33.

Lucille Cherbonnier School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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700 Dandelion Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-9740

Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #44.

Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford

(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
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435 South Jamie Boulevard
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-2474

Gr: PK-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Westwego, Louisiana

Westwego, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Catherine Strehle Elementary School (Closed 2020)

178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920

Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Joshua Butler Elementary School (Closed 2023)

300 Fourth Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-1351

Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Live Oak Manor Elementary School (Closed 2020)

220 Acadia Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924

Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Mildred S. Harris Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1805 Bridge City Avenue
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-4626

Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Norbert Rillieux Elementary School (Closed 2013)

7121 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336

Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Riverside Alternative High School (Closed 2021)

Special Education School

3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054

Gr: K-12

Vic A. Pitre Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517

Gr: PK-5

Waggaman Alternative School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

6801 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304

Gr: K-6 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Westwego, LA?

The top ranked public preschools in Westwego, LA include Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies, Isaac G Joseph Elementary School and Lucille Cherbonnier School.

How many public preschools are located in Westwego?

4 public preschools are located in Westwego.

What is the racial composition of students in Westwego?

Westwego public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).