For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,202 students in 70816, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70816, LA are Parkview Elementary School, Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School and Wedgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70816 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70816, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70816, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5660 Park Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10187 Twin Cedars
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 293-9950
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 293-9950
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #33.
Wedgewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Aspenwood Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4705 Lanier Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 308-3273
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 308-3273
Grades: PK-7
| 183 students
Rank: #55.
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Grades: PK-7
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery
Charter School
17255 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-4
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70816, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70816, LA include Parkview Elementary School, Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School and Wedgewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70816?
6 public preschools are located in 70816.
What is the racial composition of students in 70816?
70816 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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