For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,906 students in St. Bernard Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Bernard Parish, LA are Joseph J. Davies Elementary School, J.f. Gauthier School and Lacoste Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Bernard Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Bernard Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. Bernard Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Mistrot Drive
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 267-7890
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 267-7890
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
J.f. Gauthier School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 East La Highway 46
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0700
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Arabi Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7200 Alexander Avenue
Arabi, LA 70032
(504) 218-5058
Arabi, LA 70032
(504) 218-5058
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Chalmette Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 East Chalmette Circle
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4004 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6701 St. Bernard Hwy.
Violet, LA 70092
(504) 302-1000
Violet, LA 70092
(504) 302-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Bernard Parish, LA include Joseph J. Davies Elementary School, J.f. Gauthier School and Lacoste Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Bernard Parish?
7 public preschools are located in St. Bernard Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. Bernard Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in St. Bernard Parish include: Chalmette Elementary School vs. Arabi Elementary School, Arabi Elementary School vs. Joseph J. Davies Elementary School, Lacoste Elementary School vs. Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
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