For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,050 students in 70053, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 70053, LA are Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies, Ruppel Academie Francaise and Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70053 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70053, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 70053, LA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Ruppel Academie Francaise
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-1660
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-1660
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
William Hart Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Hancock Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-4346
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-4346
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Jefferson Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 362-9929
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 362-9929
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 70053, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 70053, LA include Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies, Ruppel Academie Francaise and Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70053?
5 public preschools are located in 70053.
What is the racial composition of students in 70053?
70053 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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