For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,420 students in Beauregard Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Beauregard Parish, LA are South Beauregard Elementary School, East Beauregard Elementary School and Merryville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beauregard Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Beauregard Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Beauregard Parish (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Beauregard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12380 Highway 171
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 725-6302
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 725-6302
Gr: PK-3 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
East Beauregard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5368 Highway 113
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-8551
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-8551
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Merryville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7061 Highway 110 West
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 825-8046
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 825-8046
Gr: PK-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Singer High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
153 Highway 110 East
Singer, LA 70660
(337) 463-5908
Singer, LA 70660
(337) 463-5908
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
611 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-4479
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-4479
Gr: PK-1 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Beauregard Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beauregard Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
506 Martin Luther King Dr
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 462-2709
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 462-2709
Beauregard Vocational Education Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
723 O Neal St
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 462-3266
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 462-3266
6249 Highway 109
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 786-6722
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 786-6722
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Beauregard Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Beauregard Parish, LA include South Beauregard Elementary School, East Beauregard Elementary School and Merryville High School.
How many public preschools are located in Beauregard Parish?
5 public preschools are located in Beauregard Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Beauregard Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Beauregard Parish include: Singer High School vs. Merryville High School, Merryville High School vs. Singer High School, K.r. Hanchey Elementary School vs. East Beauregard Elementary School
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