For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,170 students in 71360, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 71360, LA are Ruby-wise Elementary School, J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School and Mary Goff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 71360 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71360, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71360, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruby-wise Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5279 Old Marksville Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43655 Trinity Church Road
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-6860
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-6860
Grades: PK-6
| 958 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Goff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-3416
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-3416
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Lessie Moore Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Grades: PK-3
| 409 students
71360, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1453 15th St
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0351
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0351
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
J.s. Slocum Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
901 Crepe Myrtle St
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7185
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7185
Grades: 8-12
| 71 students
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-8860
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-8860
Grades: 6
| 396 students
3150 Military Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Grades: PK
| 64 students
501 Edgewood Drive
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0512
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0512
Grades: 7-8
| 589 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 71360, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 71360, LA include Ruby-wise Elementary School, J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School and Mary Goff Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 71360?
4 public preschools are located in 71360.
What is the racial composition of students in 71360?
71360 public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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