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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. Tammany Parish Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 12,200 students in St. Tammany Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Tammany Parish, LA are Pontchartrain Elementary School, Woodlake Elementary School and Mandeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Tammany Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Tammany Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in St. Tammany Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
Gr: PK-3 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Woodlake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1620 Livingston Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8842
Gr: PK-3 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Mandeville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
519 Massena Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-3950
Gr: PK-3 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Folsom Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
82144 Highway 25
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 796-3820
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Sixth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
72360 Highway 41
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-7126
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Fifth Ward Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
81419 Highway 21
Bush, LA 70431
(985) 886-3273
Gr: PK-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Chahta-ima Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27488 Pichon Road
Lacombe, LA 70445
(985) 882-7541
Gr: PK-3 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Whispering Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
38374 Spiehler Road
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-3400
Gr: PK-3 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Abita Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22410 Level Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420
(985) 892-8184
Gr: PK-3 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bayou Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35614 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Gr: PK-3 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
325 South Jackson Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Gr: PK-3 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38276 North 5th Avenue
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
E. E. Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1615 North Florida Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-0869
Gr: PK-3 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Lee Road Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
79131 Highway 40
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 892-3636
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31820 Highway 90 West
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Gr: PK-6 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Rue Verand
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
259 Brakefield Street
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Florida Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Florida Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center
829 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 649-1858
Gr: PK-K | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Cypress Cove Elementary School
540 South Military Road
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3033
Gr: PK-1 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Little Pearl Elementary School
63829 Hwy 11
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-5906
Gr: PK-K | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Madisonville Elementary School
317 Highway 1077
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671
Gr: PK-2 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Marigny Elementary School
1715 Viola Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 674-3011
Gr: PK-1 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Tammany Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Tammany Parish, LA include Pontchartrain Elementary School, Woodlake Elementary School and Mandeville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Tammany Parish?
23 public preschools are located in St. Tammany Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Tammany Parish?
St. Tammany Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. Tammany Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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