For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 6,160 students in Houma, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Houma, LA are Mulberry Elementary School, Dularge Elementary School and Broadmoor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houma, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Houma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Houma, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Cougar Drive
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4827
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4827
Gr: PK-6 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Dularge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
621 Dularge Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4809
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4809
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Broadmoor Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4806
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4806
Gr: PK-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Bayou Blue Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1916 Bayou Blue Road
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 879-4378
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 879-4378
Gr: PK-2 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Lisa Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6639 Lisa Park Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4823
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4823
Gr: PK-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Oakshire Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5459 Vicari Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4829
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4829
Gr: PK-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2550 Coteau Road
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4808
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4808
Gr: PK-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Grand Caillou Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3933 Grand Caillou Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4817
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4817
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Legion Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Williams Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4822
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4822
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Village East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lafayette Woods
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4839
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4839
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Acadian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Saadi Street
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4801
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4801
Gr: PK-4 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Southdown Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 St. Charles Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4835
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4835
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Houma, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Houma, LA include Mulberry Elementary School, Dularge Elementary School and Broadmoor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Houma?
13 public preschools are located in Houma.
What is the racial composition of students in Houma?
Houma public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Houma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Houma include: Grand Caillou Elementary School vs. Acadian Elementary School, Dularge Elementary School vs. Mulberry Elementary School, Broadmoor Elementary School vs. Lisa Park Elementary School
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