For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,005 students in St. Charles Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Charles Parish, LA are Norco Elementary School, St. Rose Elementary School and Luling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Charles Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Charles Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. Charles Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norco Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Fifth Street
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-7079
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-7079
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
St. Rose Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Pirate Drive
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 464-9254
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 464-9254
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Luling Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
904 Sugarhouse Road
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
1471 Wpa Road (hwy. 632)
Des Allemands, LA 70030
(985) 758-7427
Des Allemands, LA 70030
(985) 758-7427
Gr: PK-2 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
222 Birch Street
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Gr: PK-2 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
130 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-1275
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-1275
Gr: PK-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Charles Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Charles Parish, LA include Norco Elementary School, St. Rose Elementary School and Luling Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Charles Parish?
6 public preschools are located in St. Charles Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Charles Parish?
St. Charles Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. Charles Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in St. Charles Parish include: Mimosa Park Elementary School vs. Luling Elementary School, Luling Elementary School vs. Mimosa Park Elementary School, St. Rose Elementary School vs. Luling Elementary School
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