For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,550 students in Richland Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Richland Parish, LA are Holly Ridge Elementary School, Mangham Elementary School and Start Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Richland Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Richland Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2306 Hwy. 183
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Mangham Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Hixon St.
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2575
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2575
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Start Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
883 Charleston Street
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Rayville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 Learning Place Street
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-2029
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-2029
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Delhi Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 Main Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2269
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-2269
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Richland Parish ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richland Career Center At Archibald (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
3768 Hwy 15
Archibald, LA 71218
(318) 248-2461
Archibald, LA 71218
(318) 248-2461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Richland Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Richland Parish, LA include Holly Ridge Elementary School, Mangham Elementary School and Start Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richland Parish?
5 public preschools are located in Richland Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Parish?
Richland 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 Richland Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Richland Parish include: Rayville Elementary School vs. Start Elementary School, Start Elementary School vs. Rayville Elementary School, Mangham Elementary School vs. Start Elementary School
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