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Best Acadia Parish Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,378 students in Acadia Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Acadia Parish, LA are Evangeline Elementary School, Indian Bayou Elementary School and Egan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Acadia Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Acadia Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Acadia Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evangeline Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1448 Old Evangeline Highway
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337) 824-1368
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Indian Bayou Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1603 La Highway 700
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-4070
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Egan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2166 Egan Highway
Egan, LA 70531
(337) 783-4148
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Mermentau Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
405 Church Street
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337) 824-1943
Gr: PK-7 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Iota Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
470 West Kennedy Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Estherwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
214 Jefferson Avenue
Estherwood, LA 70534
(337) 783-6788
Gr: PK-7 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Mire Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5484 Mire Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Morse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Wisconsin Street
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-5391
Gr: PK-7 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Richard Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1616 Charlene Highway
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-3339
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Branch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8362 Branch Highway
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-5708
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Church Point Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 East Lougarre Street
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5722
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Rayne Kindergarten School
507 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3669
Gr: PK-K | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Crowley Kindergarten School
1119 North Parkerson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-4670
Gr: PK-K | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Acadia Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Acadia Parish, LA include Evangeline Elementary School, Indian Bayou Elementary School and Egan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Acadia Parish?
13 public preschools are located in Acadia Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Acadia Parish?
Acadia Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Acadia Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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