For the 2026 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 (2026)
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%
Chalmette, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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).