For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,124 students in De Soto Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA are Logansport High School, Stanley High School and Mansfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in De Soto Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in De Soto Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Logansport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Stanley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14323 Hwy. 84
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Grades: PK-12
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Mansfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Grades: PK-4
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Desoto Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Grades: PK-1
| 523 students
De Soto Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cool Springs School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1199 Cool Springs Rd
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Desoto Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Desoto Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
17228 Hwy 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4873
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4873
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 Mcarthur Dr.
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Grades: PK-2
| 502 students
200 All Saints Rd
Pelican, LA 71063
(318) 755-2318
Pelican, LA 71063
(318) 755-2318
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA include Logansport High School, Stanley High School and Mansfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in De Soto Parish?
4 public preschools are located in De Soto Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto Parish?
De Soto Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in De Soto Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in De Soto Parish include: Stanley High School vs. Logansport High School, Logansport High School vs. Stanley High School
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