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Best Chalmette Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,671 students in Chalmette, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chalmette, LA are Lacoste Elementary School, Chalmette Elementary School and Arlene Meraux Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chalmette, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Chalmette have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Chalmette, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Chalmette Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
75 East Chalmette Circle
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4004 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chalmette, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chalmette, LA include Lacoste Elementary School, Chalmette Elementary School and Arlene Meraux Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chalmette?
3 public preschools are located in Chalmette.
What is the racial composition of students in Chalmette?
Chalmette 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).

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