For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 994 students in 70538, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 70538, LA are V. B. Glencoe Charter School, W.p. Foster Elementary School and Lagrange Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70538 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70538, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70538, LA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
W.p. Foster Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Lagrange Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2129 Chatsworth Road
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
70538, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Willow Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423
Gr: PK-5
St. Mary Parish Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
131 Clausen Rd South
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388
Gr: 1-12
264 Hwy. 318
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 70538, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 70538, LA include V. B. Glencoe Charter School, W.p. Foster Elementary School and Lagrange Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70538?
3 public preschools are located in 70538.
What is the racial composition of students in 70538?
70538 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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