For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,112 students in 70068, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 70068, 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.
Public preschools in zipcode 70068 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70068, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70068, LA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Laplace Elementary School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 70068, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 70068, LA include Emily C. Watkins Elementary School, Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School and Laplace Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70068?
3 public preschools are located in 70068.
What is the racial composition of students in 70068?
70068 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).