For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 957 students in Claiborne Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Claiborne Parish, LA are Haynesville Elementary School, Summerfield High School and Homer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Claiborne Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Claiborne Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haynesville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9777 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-1084
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-1084
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Summerfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Highway 9
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Homer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Claiborne Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15520 Hwy 9
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 258-3241
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 258-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Claiborne Alternative School Setting (Class) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
626 Pelican Dr
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
David Wade Correctional Center - Ssd #1 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
670 Bell Hill Road
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
430 Hebron Road
Lisbon, LA 71048
(318) 353-6334
Lisbon, LA 71048
(318) 353-6334
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Claiborne Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Claiborne Parish, LA include Haynesville Elementary School, Summerfield High School and Homer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Claiborne Parish?
3 public preschools are located in Claiborne Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne Parish?
Claiborne Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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