For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,820 students in Chalmette, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Chalmette, LA are Lacoste Elementary School, Chalmette Elementary School and Arlene Meraux Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chalmette, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Chalmette have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chalmette, LA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Chalmette Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 East Chalmette Circle
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4004 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1000
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1000
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Minority enrollment: 51%
1100 East Judge Perez Drive
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 613-5301
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 613-5301
Gr: PK-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chalmette, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Chalmette, LA include Lacoste Elementary School, Chalmette Elementary School and Arlene Meraux Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chalmette?
3 public preschools are located in Chalmette.
What is the racial composition of students in Chalmette?
Chalmette public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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