For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,169 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 average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Opelousas, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Abdalla Blvd.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Gr: PK-4 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (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
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