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Best Baton Rouge Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 49 public preschools serving 19,222 students in Baton Rouge, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Baton Rouge, LA are Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet and Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baton Rouge, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Baton Rouge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Baton Rouge, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2000 College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 926-5421
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4510 Bawell Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 343-6630
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7600 Boone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 344-0084
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7447 Sumrall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-5681
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Belfair Montessori School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4451 Fairfields Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5660 Park Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16555 Appomattox Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-3560
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8160 Antioch Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 756-3681
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Brownfields Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11615 Ellen Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 775-5891
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Progress Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
855 Progress Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4986
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
444 Halfway Tree Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
The Dufrocq School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
330 South 19th St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 334-7653
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Impact Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12203 Canterbury Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 275-4260
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1515.
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5656 Lanier Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4521
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Twin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
819 Trammel Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 275-6620
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Southern University Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1818.
Magnolia Woods Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Maxine Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-6845
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10730 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2620
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Park Forest Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10717 Elaine Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 272-0814
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Lasalle Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Lasalle
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Wedgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2330 Aspenwood Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 Gus Young Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-9364
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2525.
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10187 Twin Cedars
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 293-9950
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9650 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 925-0343
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Villa Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9765 Cuyhanga Pkwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 924-1606
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Bernard Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
241 Edison Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 343-5769
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1348 Valcour St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 926-2353
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2680 Bogan Walk
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-2145
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Westminster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8935 Westminster Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 927-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Riveroaks Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Fontainbleau Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 275-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4705 Lanier Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 308-3273
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Crestworth Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10650 Avenue F
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 778-1317
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Sharon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 Guynell Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 355-6522
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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