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Best Richland Parish Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,550 students in Richland Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Richland Parish, LA are Holly Ridge Elementary School, Mangham Elementary School and Start Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Richland Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Richland Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2306 Hwy. 183
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Mangham Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Hixon St.
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2575
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Start Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
883 Charleston Street
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Rayville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Learning Place Street
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-2029
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Delhi Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Main Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2269
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Richland Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Richland Parish, LA include Holly Ridge Elementary School, Mangham Elementary School and Start Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richland Parish?
5 public preschools are located in Richland Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Parish?
Richland Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Richland Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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