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Best De Soto Parish Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,139 students in De Soto Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA are Logansport High School, Stanley High School and Mansfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in De Soto Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in De Soto Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Logansport High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Stanley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14323 Hwy. 84
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Gr: PK-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Mansfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
North Desoto Lower Elementary School
2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Gr: PK-1 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA include Logansport High School, Stanley High School and Mansfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in De Soto Parish?
4 public preschools are located in De Soto Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto Parish?
De Soto Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in De Soto Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in De Soto Parish include: Stanley High School vs. Logansport High School, Logansport High School vs. Stanley High School

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