For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,103 students in Slidell, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Slidell, LA are Whispering Forest Elementary School, Bayou Woods Elementary School and Alton 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 38% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Slidell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Slidell, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-3 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Bayou Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35614 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Gr: PK-3 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38276 North 5th Avenue
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31820 Highway 90 West
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Gr: PK-6 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Rue Verand
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
259 Brakefield Street
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Florida Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Florida Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
829 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 649-1858
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 649-1858
Gr: PK-K | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
540 South Military Road
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3033
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3033
Gr: PK-1 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 Alton 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Slidell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Slidell include: Glynn H. Brock Elementary School vs. Bonne Ecole Elementary School, Bayou Woods Elementary School vs. Henry Mayfield Elementary School, Henry Mayfield Elementary School vs. Bayou Woods Elementary School
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