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Best Metairie Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 6,773 students in Metairie, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Metairie, LA are Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies, Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies and J.c. Ellis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metairie, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Metairie have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Metairie, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6201 Camphor Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
J.c. Ellis School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Rudolph Matas School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Bridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Ralph J Bunche Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1564 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4829 Hastings Street
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-1054
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Bissonet Plaza School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Gr: PK-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Joseph C Moscona School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Harold Keller Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Irving Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-3836
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Green Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1409 North Upland Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 466-0205
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Phoebe Hearst School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5208 Wabash Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 887-8814
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Metairie, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Metairie, LA include Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies, Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies and J.c. Ellis School.
How many public preschools are located in Metairie?
13 public preschools are located in Metairie.
What is the racial composition of students in Metairie?
Metairie public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Metairie are often viewed compared to one another?

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