For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,993 students in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA are Emily C. Watkins Elementary School, Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School and Laplace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. John The Baptist Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in St. John The Baptist Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. John The Baptist Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
938 La Highway 628
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
Grades: PK-8
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3328 Hwy 51
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: #33.
Laplace Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
393 Greenwood Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
Grades: PK-8
| 781 students
Rank: #44.
Fifth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
158 Panther Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2555 La Hwy. 18
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Grades: PK-7
| 203 students
Rank: #66.
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Hwy 54
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-5400
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
St. John The Baptist Parish 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1880 Hwy 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4283
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4283
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
St. John Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1880 Hwy 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-1036
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-1036
Grades: 2-12
| 68 students
117 Stebbins Street
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-3917
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-3917
Grades: PK
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA include Emily C. Watkins Elementary School, Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School and Laplace Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. John The Baptist Parish?
6 public preschools are located in St. John The Baptist Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. John The Baptist Parish?
St. John The Baptist Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. John The Baptist Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in St. John The Baptist Parish include: Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School vs. Laplace Elementary School, Laplace Elementary School vs. Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School, Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. vs. Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
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