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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ouachita Parish Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public preschools serving 11,791 students in Ouachita Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ouachita Parish, LA are Claiborne School, Sterlington Elementary School and J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouachita Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Ouachita Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Ouachita Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claiborne School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1011 Wallace Dean Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Sterlington Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9040 Highway 165 North
Sterlington, LA 71280
(318) 432-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1207 Washington Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-8976
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Drew Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1132 Highway 15
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-7186
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Kiroli Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Kiroli Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1118
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Boley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2213 Cypress St
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 432-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Pinecrest Elementary/middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3604 Highway 557
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 325-4331
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Wellerman Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1213
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5946 Jonesboro Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 325-1578
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Cypress Point Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 Mosswood Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Jack Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3631 Old Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Riser Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Price Drive
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 387-0577
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Lenwil Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Arrant Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 323-3604
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeshore School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Balboa Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1173
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Berg Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Orange Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1717.
Swayze Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-1357
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1818.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 Reddix Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1784
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
New Vision Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
507 Swayze Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 338-9995
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2020.
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2110 Jackson Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Madison James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Richwood Road #1
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2204 Ticheli Road
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 323-9941
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2323.
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Parkvidw Drive
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-3447
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Elementary School
237 Calhoun Road
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-1114
Gr: PK-2 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Clara Hall Accelerated School
1000 Plum Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Crosley Elementary School
700 Natchitoches Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 325-3634
Gr: PK-K | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Elementary School
1905 Spencer Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-9753
Gr: PK-2 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Swartz Lower Elementary School
235 Swartz School Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-8883
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ouachita Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ouachita Parish, LA include Claiborne School, Sterlington Elementary School and J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ouachita Parish?
29 public preschools are located in Ouachita Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Ouachita Parish?
Ouachita Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Ouachita Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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