Best Avoyelles Parish Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,736 students in Avoyelles Parish, LA.

The top ranked public preschools in Avoyelles Parish, LA are Lafargue Elementary School, Plaucheville Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Avoyelles Parish, LA public preschools have an score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Avoyelles Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Avoyelles Parish (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Lafargue Elementary School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
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3366 Highway 107
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591

Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Plaucheville Elementary School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
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Hwy 1181 - School Loop 50
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311

Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #33.

Riverside Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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549 Norwood Street
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699

Gr: PK-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #44.

Marksville Elementary School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
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430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464

Gr: PK-6 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #55.

Bunkie Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
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311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292

Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #66.

Cottonport Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
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950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404

Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA

Avoyelles Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Avoyelles Parish Alternative Site (Apas) (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

1822 St Jean St
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 619-3299

Gr: 2-12

Bunkie Middle School (Closed 2010)

205 South Cottonwood Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227

Gr: 7-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Central Southwest Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120

Gr: K-12

Mansura Middle School (Closed 2010)

1869 St. Jean Street
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 964-2332

Gr: 7-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Marksville Middle School (Closed 2010)

152 Schoolhouse Road
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-8952

Gr: 7-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Avoyelles Parish, LA?

The top ranked public preschools in Avoyelles Parish, LA include Lafargue Elementary School, Plaucheville Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Avoyelles Parish?

6 public preschools are located in Avoyelles Parish.

What is the racial composition of students in Avoyelles Parish?

Avoyelles Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).

Which public preschools in Avoyelles Parish are often viewed compared to one another?