For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,184 students in Plaquemines Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Plaquemines Parish, LA are Belle Chasse Academy, Boothville-venice Elementary School and Phoenix High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plaquemines Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Plaquemines Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Plaquemines Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Boothville-venice Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Oiler Drive
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
South Plaquemines Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 School Rd
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 595-6415
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 595-6415
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Gr: PK-1 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Plaquemines Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Plaquemines Parish, LA include Belle Chasse Academy, Boothville-venice Elementary School and Phoenix High School.
How many public preschools are located in Plaquemines Parish?
5 public preschools are located in Plaquemines Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Plaquemines Parish?
Plaquemines Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Plaquemines Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Plaquemines Parish include: Boothville-venice Elementary School vs. South Plaquemines Elementary School, South Plaquemines Elementary School vs. Boothville-venice Elementary School
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