For the 2024-25 school year, there are 54 public preschools serving 29,374 students in Jefferson Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Parish, LA are Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies, Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies and Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6201 Camphor Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
537 Avenue D
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 347-4739
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #66.
J.c. Ellis School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
A.c. Alexander School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Grades: PK-8
| 680 students
Rank: #88.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Bent Tree Lane
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,283 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rudolph Matas School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 609 students
Rank: #1111.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: PK-7
| 693 students
Rank: #1212.
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4924 City Park Drive
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1313.
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Earnest Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #1414.
Allen Ellender School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #1515.
Bridgedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1616.
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Rank: #1717.
Grand Isle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grades: PK-12
| 92 students
Rank: #1818.
Chateau Estates School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4121 Medoc Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
Rank: #1919.
Harahan School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Rank: #2020.
George Cox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2121.
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1564 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #2222.
Alice Birney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4829 Hastings Street
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-1054
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-1054
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #2323.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Grades: PK-8
| 617 students
Rank: #2424.
Ralph J Bunche Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #2525.
John James Audubon School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Grades: PK-8
| 648 students
Rank: #2626.
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Pine Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-0254
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-0254
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #2727.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
Rank: #2828.
Bissonet Plaza School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Grades: PK-8
| 658 students
Rank: #2929.
Joseph C Moscona School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Grades: PK-8
| 562 students
Rank: #3030.
John Clancy/joseph Maggiore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Maine Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 469-3664
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 469-3664
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #3131.
Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 38th Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 468-1016
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 468-1016
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #3232.
Jefferson School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 733-8201
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 733-8201
Grades: PK-8
| 666 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Pailet Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
William Hart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Hancock Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-4346
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-4346
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Woodland West School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2143 Mars Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Grades: PK-8
| 782 students
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Jefferson Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6201 Camphor St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Amikids Jefferson (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1149 Macarthur Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
B. A. St. Ville Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1121 Pailet Ave
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Deckbar Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1108 Shrewsbury Rd
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Deckbar School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Douglass Academy For Career Preparation (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4300 Patriot St
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 368-5962
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 368-5962
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3400 Sixth St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-2051
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-2051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: K-8
| 429 students
Jefferson Community School (Charter School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3528 Monford St
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 836-0808
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 836-0808
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2820 Mt Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
220 Acadia Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Martyn Academy For Career Preparation (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2801 Bruin Dr
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 831-0316
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 831-0316
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
2001 Bonnie Ann Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
7121 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8101 Simon St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
Grades: 5-8
| 145 students
River Oaks Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1525 River Oaks Road West
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 734-1740
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 734-1740
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3900 Jefferson Hwy.
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 828-2706
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 828-2706
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Riverside Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Smothers Academy Preparatory School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Waggaman Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6801 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304
Grades: K-6
| 46 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Parish, LA include Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies, Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies and Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson Parish?
54 public preschools are located in Jefferson Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson Parish include: Woodmere School vs. Lincoln School For The Arts, George Cox Elementary School vs. Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School, Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School vs. Harahan School
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