For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,454 students in 70460, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 70460, LA are Bayou Woods Elementary School, Alton Elementary School and Henry Mayfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70460 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70460, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70460, LA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayou Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35614 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Gr: PK-3 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38276 North 5th Avenue
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31820 Highway 90 West
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Gr: PK-6 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
70460, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Slidell Pathways School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
38275 Fifth Ave
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-5729
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-5729
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 70460, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 70460, LA include Bayou Woods Elementary School, Alton Elementary School and Henry Mayfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70460?
3 public preschools are located in 70460.
What is the racial composition of students in 70460?
70460 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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