For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 734 students in Baker, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Baker, LA are Brownfields Elementary School, White Hills Elementary School and Baker Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baker, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Baker have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Baker, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownfields Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 Bentley Drive
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
White Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Bentley Drive
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Baker Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Harding Street
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1493
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1493
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Baker, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baker Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6009 Groom Rd
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 774-9055
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 774-9055
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
2550 South Street
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Baker, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Baker, LA include Brownfields Elementary School, White Hills Elementary School and Baker Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Baker?
3 public preschools are located in Baker.
What is the racial composition of students in Baker?
Baker public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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