For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 687 students in 71457, LA.
Public preschools in zipcode 71457 have a diversity score of 0.31, which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 71457, LA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Gold Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Gr: PK-2 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
71457, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Gr: PK-5
Natchitoches Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 71457, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 71457, LA include L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in 71457?
1 public preschools are located in 71457.
What is the racial composition of students in 71457?
71457 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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