For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 381 students in 71040, LA.
The top ranked public preschool in 71040, LA is Homer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschool in zipcode 71040 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71040, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71040, LA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Grades: PK-4
| 381 students
71040, Louisiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Claiborne Alternative School Setting (Class) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
626 Pelican Dr
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
David Wade Correctional Center - Ssd #1 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
670 Bell Hill Road
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 71040, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 71040, LA include Homer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 71040?
1 public preschools are located in 71040.
What is the racial composition of students in 71040?
71040 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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