For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,566 students in 70458, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70458, LA are Whispering Forest Elementary School, Clearwood Junior High School and Bonne Ecole Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70458 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70458, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70458, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whispering Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38374 Spiehler Road
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-3400
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-3400
Gr: PK-3 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Clearwood Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Clearwood Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-8200
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-8200
Gr: 4-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Rue Verand
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Gr: PK-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
St. Tammany Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Cleveland Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1592
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1592
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
259 Brakefield Street
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Florida Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Florida Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Gr: PK-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
W.l. Abney Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4044
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4044
Gr: 1-5 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70458, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70458, LA include Whispering Forest Elementary School, Clearwood Junior High School and Bonne Ecole Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70458?
7 public elementary schools are located in 70458.
What is the racial composition of students in 70458?
70458 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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