For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,258 students in Westwego, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Westwego, LA are Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies, Isaac G Joseph Elementary School and Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westwego, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Westwego have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Westwego, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
537 Avenue D
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 347-4739
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 South Jamie Boulevard
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-2474
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-2474
Grades: PK-8
| 790 students
Rank: #44.
Lucille Cherbonnier School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Dandelion Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-9740
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-9740
Grades: PK-8
| 575 students
Westwego, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
300 Fourth Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-1351
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-1351
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
220 Acadia Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
1805 Bridge City Avenue
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-4626
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-4626
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
7121 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Riverside Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Waggaman Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6801 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304
Grades: K-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Westwego, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Westwego, LA include Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies, Isaac G Joseph Elementary School and Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford.
How many public preschools are located in Westwego?
4 public preschools are located in Westwego.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwego?
Westwego public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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