Best Pearl River Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 433 students in Pearl River, LA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Pearl River, LA is Sixth Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl River, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Pearl River have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Pearl River, LA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sixth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
72360 Highway 41
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-7126
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
63829 Hwy 11
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-5906
Gr: PK-K | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pearl River, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pearl River, LA include Sixth Ward Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pearl River?
2 public preschools are located in Pearl River.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River?
Pearl River public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).

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