For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 542 students in Mansfield, LA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mansfield, LA is Mansfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mansfield, LA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Mansfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mansfield, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mansfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Mansfield, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Desoto Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Desoto Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 7-12
1915 Mcarthur Dr.
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Gr: PK-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mansfield, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mansfield, LA include Mansfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mansfield?
1 public preschools are located in Mansfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Mansfield?
Mansfield public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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