Pontchartrain Elementary School

Pontchartrain Elementary School, located in Mandeville, Louisiana, serves students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to foundational education and its focus on creating a nurturing, supportive environment for its youngest learners. The school’s mission emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing academic rigor in core subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional learning to help students build confidence and strong peer relationships.

The school is situated near the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, benefiting from the close-knit, family-oriented community of Mandeville. Pontchartrain Elementary is known for its active parent-teacher association and community involvement, which help foster a collaborative spirit between educators and families. With a focus on preparing students for success in the upper elementary grades, the school utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources, ensuring that students are well-equipped to transition into the next stages of their educational journey within the parish school district.