For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,435 students in 70121, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 70121, LA are Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Jefferson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70121 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70121, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70121, LA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson School
(Math: 19% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
70121, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deckbar Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1108 Shrewsbury Rd
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Deckbar School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 72%
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
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 70121, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 70121, LA include Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Jefferson School.
How many public preschools are located in 70121?
2 public preschools are located in 70121.
What is the racial composition of students in 70121?
70121 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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