For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,929 students in Franklin Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin Parish, LA are Gilbert School, Baskin School and Crowville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
174 First Street
Gilbert, LA 71336
(318) 435-5961
Gilbert, LA 71336
(318) 435-5961
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Baskin School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1926 Hwy 857
Baskin, LA 71219
(318) 248-2381
Baskin, LA 71219
(318) 248-2381
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Crowville School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
139 School Road
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Fort Necessity School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10630 Highway 562
Fort Necessity, LA 71243
(318) 723-4793
Fort Necessity, LA 71243
(318) 723-4793
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Winnsboro Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Warren Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5066
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5066
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Franklin Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 128
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Crowville, LA 71230
(318) 722-3244
Gr: 8-12 | 357 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Horace G. White Senior Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5915 Hwy 4
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
2212 Highway 135
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4771
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-4771
Gr: PK-K | 152 students Minority enrollment: 76%
5915 Highway 4
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Winnsboro, LA 71295
(318) 435-5505
Gr: 5-8 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 81%
P O Box 220
Wisner, LA 71378
(318) 724-7334
Wisner, LA 71378
(318) 724-7334
Gr: PK-4 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin Parish, LA include Gilbert School, Baskin School and Crowville School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin Parish?
5 public preschools are located in Franklin Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Franklin Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin Parish include: Winnsboro Elementary School vs. Baskin School, Baskin School vs. Winnsboro Elementary School, Crowville School vs. Baskin School
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