For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,526 students in Duson, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Duson, LA are Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Charles M. Burke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duson, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Duson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Duson, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Duson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2845 Ridge Rd.
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Duson, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Duson, LA include Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Charles M. Burke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Duson?
3 public preschools are located in Duson.
What is the racial composition of students in Duson?
Duson public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Duson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Duson include: Ridge Elementary School vs. Charles M. Burke Elementary School, Charles M. Burke Elementary School vs. Ridge Elementary School
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