For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 926 students in 70601, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70601, LA are Oak Park Elementary School, Barbe Elementary School and Pearl Watson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschools in zipcode 70601 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70601, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70601, LA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 18th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4850
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Barbe Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Penn Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4600
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Pearl Watson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 5th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4860
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4860
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Malcolm Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Gr: PK-2 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
70601, Louisiana ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids Southwest (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
425 Kingsley St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 87%
1015 Sixth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Gr: 8-12 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 67%
100 N Prater St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Gr: PK | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1509 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Gr: 8-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
745 S Shattuck
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70601, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70601, LA include Oak Park Elementary School, Barbe Elementary School and Pearl Watson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70601?
4 public preschools are located in 70601.
What is the racial composition of students in 70601?
70601 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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