For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,475 students in Natchitoches Parish, LA. The top ranked public preschools in Natchitoches Parish, LA are Natchitoches Magnet School, N.s.u. Elementary Lab School and Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchitoches Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Natchitoches Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Natchitoches Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natchitoches Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Caldwell Nsu Campus-w Easto
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10800 Hwy. 120
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Cherry Street
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1439 Highway 71
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-4616
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-4616
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #66.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: #77.
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Gold Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Grades: PK-2
| 648 students
Natchitoches Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
155 Schoolhouse Rd.
Cloutierville, LA 71416
(318) 379-2577
Cloutierville, LA 71416
(318) 379-2577
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Natchitoches Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Natchitoches Parish, LA include Natchitoches Magnet School, N.s.u. Elementary Lab School and Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School. Natchitoches Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public preschools are located in Natchitoches Parish?
7 public preschools are located in Natchitoches Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Natchitoches Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Natchitoches Parish include: Provencal Elementary & Junior High School vs. L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School, N.s.u. Elementary Lab School vs. Natchitoches Magnet School, L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School vs. Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
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