The average student-teacher ratio in Louisiana public preschools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
9:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1989-2025)
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Louisiana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-K
8108 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-3596
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-3596
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Johnson Bayou High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
6304 Gulf Beach Highway
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Cameron, LA 70631
(337) 569-2138
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Grand Isle High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Rank: #88.
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-K
9794 Bains Road
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(225) 635-4696
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(225) 635-4696
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Fenton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
South Cameron High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
753 Oak Grove Highway
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
(337) 542-4628
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
2510 St. Charles
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-5489
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-5489
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Ecole Pointe-au-chien
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-4
1558 Hwy 665
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 855-8163
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 855-8163
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Gibsland-coleman High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Hackberry High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
1250 School Street
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Hackberry, LA 70645
(337) 762-3305
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
North Iberville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
13770 Hwy. 77
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 625-2522
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 625-2522
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Stephensville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
3243 Highway 70
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-2
1471 Wpa Road (hwy. 632)
Des Allemands, LA 70030
(985) 758-7427
Des Allemands, LA 70030
(985) 758-7427
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Elan Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
6501 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 619-9720
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 619-9720
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-K
63829 Hwy 11
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-5906
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-5906
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
2680 Bogan Walk
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-2145
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-2145
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-2
609 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite A
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Starks High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
137 Highway 10p S
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-7
2555 La Hwy. 18
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Rank: #28 - 5028. - 50.
Caneview K-8 School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
5217 Mclin Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Rank: #28 - 5028. - 50.
Castor High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
140 Front Street
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Rank: #28 - 5028. - 50.
Crescent Elementary/junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
62575 Bayou Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 659-2437
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 659-2437
Rank: #28 - 5028. - 50.
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Rank: #28 - 5028. - 50.
Dorseyville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
31505 Hwy. 1 South
White Castle, LA 70788
(225) 545-3805
White Castle, LA 70788
(225) 545-3805
Rank: #28 - 5028. - 50.
East Iberville Elementary/high School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
3285 Highway 75
Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 642-5410
Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 642-5410
Rank: #28 - 5028. - 50.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Rank: #28 - 5028. - 50.
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
4705 Lanier Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 308-3273
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 308-3273
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Louisiana average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Louisiana?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Louisiana include Eighty-first Street Ece Center, Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired and Johnson Bayou High School.
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