For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,491 students in Slidell, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Slidell, LA are Whispering Forest Elementary School, Bayou Woods Elementary School and Henry Mayfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slidell, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Slidell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Slidell, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whispering Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38374 Spiehler Road
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-3400
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-3400
Grades: PK-3
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Bayou Woods Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35614 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Grades: PK-3
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31820 Highway 90 West
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Grades: PK-6
| 793 students
Rank: #44.
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Rue Verand
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Grades: PK-6
| 737 students
Rank: #55.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38276 North 5th Avenue
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Florida Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
342 Florida Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
259 Brakefield Street
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
829 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 649-1858
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 649-1858
Grades: PK-K
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
540 South Military Road
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3033
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3033
Grades: PK-1
| 646 students
Slidell, Louisiana 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Slidell Pathways School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
38275 Fifth Ave
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-5729
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-5729
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Slidell, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Slidell, LA include Whispering Forest Elementary School, Bayou Woods Elementary School and Henry Mayfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Slidell?
9 public preschools are located in Slidell.
What is the racial composition of students in Slidell?
Slidell public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Slidell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Slidell include: Henry Mayfield Elementary School vs. Bonne Ecole Elementary School, Glynn H. Brock Elementary School vs. Bonne Ecole Elementary School, Bayou Woods Elementary School vs. Henry Mayfield Elementary School
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