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Best St. Mary Parish Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 4,658 students in St. Mary Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Mary Parish, LA are Stephensville Elementary School, Berwick Elementary School and V. B. Glencoe Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Mary Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Mary Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in St. Mary Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephensville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3243 Highway 70
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Texas Street
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-8355
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Gr: PK-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Bayou Vista Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1155 Delmar Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 395-3758
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
739 Julia Street
Amelia, LA 70340
(985) 631-2464
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1307 Third Street
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-5976
Gr: PK-4 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Wyandotte Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2 Glenwood Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0724
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Bayou L'ourse Primary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1397 Hwy 662
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 631-9268
Gr: PK-4 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
M.e. Norman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Spruce St
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0877
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Centerville High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9225 Highway 182 West
Centerville, LA 70522
(337) 836-5103
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Raintree Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Raintree Drive
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-0494
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
W.p. Foster Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Julia B. Maitland School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1907 Federal Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4986
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Lagrange Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2129 Chatsworth Road
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Mary Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Mary Parish, LA include Stephensville Elementary School, Berwick Elementary School and V. B. Glencoe Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Mary Parish?
14 public preschools are located in St. Mary Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Mary Parish?
St. Mary Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. Mary Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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