Best Opelousas Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,278 students in Opelousas, LA.

The top-ranked public preschools in Opelousas, LA are Park Vista Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Grolee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Opelousas, LA public preschools have an score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Opelousas have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Opelousas, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Park Vista Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
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1000 Abdalla Blvd.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456

Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #22.

Northeast Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390

Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #33.

Grolee Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130

Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Opelousas, Louisiana

Opelousas, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Creswell Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892

Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

North Elementary School (Closed 2020)

308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629

Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761

Gr: 6-10 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

St. Landry Parish Head Start Grand Coteau/sunset (Closed 2023)

361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Krotz Springs (Closed 2023)

386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Lawtell (Closed 2023)

9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Lebeau (Closed 2023)

6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Leonville (Closed 2023)

4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Opelousas (Closed 2023)

910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Port Barre (Closed 2023)

1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365

Gr: PK

Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892

Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Opelousas, LA?

The top-ranked public preschools in Opelousas, LA include Park Vista Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Grolee Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Opelousas?

3 public preschools are located in Opelousas.

What is the racial composition of students in Opelousas?

Opelousas 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 Opelousas are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public preschools in Opelousas include: Grolee Elementary School vs. Park Vista Elementary School