For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,136 students in 70501, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 70501, LA are Alice N. Boucher Elementary School and J.w. Faulk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70501 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70501, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70501, LA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Patterson Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7610
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7610
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
J.w. Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 East Willow Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7680
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7680
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Clara Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7810
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7810
Gr: PK | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
70501, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Instructional Model Academy (Aim) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Gr: 4-12
C.a.p.s Continuing Academic Program School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Gr: K-12
Juvenile Day Reporting Center (Jrdc) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Gr: 5-11
Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Gr: 4-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 70501, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 70501, LA include Alice N. Boucher Elementary School and J.w. Faulk Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70501?
3 public preschools are located in 70501.
What is the racial composition of students in 70501?
70501 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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