Best Monroe Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,595 students in Monroe, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe, LA are J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School, Cypress Point Elementary School and Jack Hayes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Monroe, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1207 Washington Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-8976
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cypress Point Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 Mosswood Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Jack Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3631 Old Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Lakeshore School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Balboa Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1173
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Berg Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Orange Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Swayze Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-1357
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 Reddix Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1784
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
New Vision Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
507 Swayze Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 338-9995
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1010.
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2110 Jackson Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Madison James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Richwood Road #1
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2204 Ticheli Road
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 323-9941
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Parkvidw Drive
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-3447
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Plum Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Gr: PK-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1905 Spencer Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-9753
Gr: PK-2 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
235 Swartz School Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-8883
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Monroe, Louisiana

Monroe, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Harrison St
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-6179
811 Washington Street
Monroe, LA 71211
(318) 350-6855
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4701 S Grand Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 362-5000
Gr: K-12
1411 Sherrouse St.
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 651-3984
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Monroe, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe, LA include J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School, Cypress Point Elementary School and Jack Hayes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe?
17 public preschools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?

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