For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 300 students in 71497, LA.
The top ranked public preschool in 71497, LA is N.s.u. Elementary Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschool in zipcode 71497 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71497, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71497, LA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 71497, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 71497, LA include N.s.u. Elementary Lab School.
How many public preschools are located in 71497?
1 public preschools are located in 71497.
What is the racial composition of students in 71497?
71497 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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