For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 9,139 students in Tangipahoa Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Tangipahoa Parish, LA are Southeastern La University Lab School, Chesbrough Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tangipahoa Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Tangipahoa Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Tangipahoa Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeastern La University Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 North General Pershing
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Chesbrough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68495 Highway 1054
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-6377
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-6377
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
72961 Highway 1061
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-8363
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-8363
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Champ Cooper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42530 Highway 445
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 542-6182
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 542-6182
Grades: PK-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #55.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48405 Hwy 51
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985) 345-2376
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985) 345-2376
Grades: PK-3
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45050 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Grades: PK-8
| 1,343 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Loranger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54101 Martin Street
Loranger, LA 70446
(985) 878-4538
Loranger, LA 70446
(985) 878-4538
Grades: PK-4
| 834 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Roseland Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12516 Time Avenue
Roseland, LA 70456
(985) 748-9307
Roseland, LA 70456
(985) 748-9307
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Rank: #99.
Amite Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Vernon Avenue
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Grades: PK-4
| 433 students
Rank: #1010.
Independence Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Tiger Avenue
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4946
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4946
Grades: PK-6
| 601 students
Rank: #1111.
Lucille Nesom Memorial
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy. 442 West
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985) 345-2166
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985) 345-2166
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #1212.
Hammond Westside Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Westpark Avenue
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Grades: PK-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #1313.
Woodland Park Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Range Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 542-6373
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 542-6373
Grades: PK-3
| 519 students
Rank: #1414.
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1459 I 55 Service Rd
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 229-8225
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 229-8225
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
Perrin Early Learning Center
Magnet School
350 West Ash Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-9734
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-9734
Grades: PK-K
| 455 students
Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45050 River Rd
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Grades: PK-3
| 473 students
2500 Westpark Ave
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Grades: PK-3
| 601 students
300 West Second Street
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4376
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4376
Grades: 5-8
| 282 students
Northlake Supports & Services Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
45439 Live Oak
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Northwood High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 Robin St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Tangi Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
43052 Yokum Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Grades: K-8
| 307 students
Tangipahoa Alternative Programs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Grades: 1-12
| 149 students
411 Crystal Street
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Tangipahoa Parish Adult Education (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1903 West Church St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tangipahoa Parish Pm High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Grades: 8-12
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tangipahoa Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Tangipahoa Parish, LA include Southeastern La University Lab School, Chesbrough Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tangipahoa Parish?
15 public preschools are located in Tangipahoa Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Tangipahoa Parish?
Tangipahoa Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Tangipahoa Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tangipahoa Parish include: Amite Elementary Magnet School vs. Roseland Montessori, Woodland Park Magnet vs. Hammond Westside Montessori, Hammond Westside Montessori vs. Hammond Eastside Magnet
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