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Best Rapides Parish Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public preschools serving 12,522 students in Rapides Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rapides Parish, LA are Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, Caroline Dormon Junior High School and J.b. Nachman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rapides Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Rapides Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Rapides Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4500 Lincoln Road
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6296
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Caroline Dormon Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8906 Hwy 165 South
Woodworth, LA 71485
(318) 473-4066
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
J.b. Nachman Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4102 Wakefield Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 445-7725
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Poland Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3348 Highway 457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-9224
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Peabody Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2416 3rd Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-5012
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Ball Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
89 Camp Livingston Road
Ball, LA 71405
(318) 640-5394
Gr: PK-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Ruby-wise Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5279 Old Marksville Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Mary Goff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6900 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-3416
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43655 Trinity Church Road
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-6860
Gr: PK-6 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5010 Monroe Highway
Ball, LA 71405
(318) 640-1033
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Forest Hill Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 Hwy 497 Forest Hill
Forest Hill, LA 71430
(318) 748-6844
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Plainview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10935 Highway 112
Glenmora, LA 71433
(318) 634-5944
Gr: PK-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Tioga Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4310 Pardue Road
Ball, LA 71405
(318) 640-9494
Gr: PK-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5700 Prescott Road
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-1987
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1951 Monroe Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-5791
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Northwood High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8830 Highway 1 North
Lena, LA 71447
(318) 793-8021
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7362 Highway 112
Hineston, LA 71438
(318) 793-2014
Gr: PK-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1818.
Glenmora High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1414 7th Street
Glenmora, LA 71433
(318) 748-8145
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Martin Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4203 Lisa Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-1695
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Acadian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Richmond Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 487-1203
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lessie Moore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Gr: PK-3 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2510 St. Charles
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-5489
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2905 Horseshoe Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-0579
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Alma Redwine Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1323 Vance Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3177
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Mabel Brasher Montessori
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Cloverleaf Boulevard
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 442-0878
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
D.f. Huddle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Texas Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-7921
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
L.s. Rugg Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1319 Bush Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-4536
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Elementary School
642 Highway 1207
Deville, LA 71328
(318) 466-3233
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rapides Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rapides Parish, LA include Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, Caroline Dormon Junior High School and J.b. Nachman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rapides Parish?
28 public preschools are located in Rapides Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Rapides Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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