For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,796 students in 70605, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 70605, LA are Prien Lake Elementary School, A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Dolby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70605 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70605, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70605, LA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prien Lake Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3741 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Dolby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 Jefferson Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
St. John Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5566 Elliott Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
College Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3618 Ernest Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4560
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
70605, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5254 Weaver Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 70605, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 70605, LA include Prien Lake Elementary School, A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Dolby Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70605?
5 public preschools are located in 70605.
What is the racial composition of students in 70605?
70605 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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