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Best St. Landry Parish Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,635 students in St. Landry Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Landry Parish, LA are Palmetto Elementary School, Grand Prairie Elementary School and Leonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Landry Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Landry Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 St. Landry Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
235 Rideau Street
Palmetto, LA 71358
(337) 623-4482
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
669 Hwy. 363
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Gr: PK-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Leonville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3774 Hwy. 31
Leonville, LA 70551
(337) 879-2385
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Krotz Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
445 Division Street
Krotz Springs, LA 70750
(337) 566-3585
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Port Barre Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
199 O G Track Rd.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-6172
Gr: PK-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Park Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Abdalla Blvd.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Gr: PK-4 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Cankton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Main Street
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Hwy. 10
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Grand Coteau Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
238 Church Street
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Lawtell Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 School Rd.
Lawtell, LA 70550
(337) 543-2315
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Landry Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Landry Parish, LA include Palmetto Elementary School, Grand Prairie Elementary School and Leonville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St.ndry Parish?
12 public preschools are located in St.ndry Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St.ndry Parish?
St.ndry 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 St.ndry Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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