For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,091 students in Pineville, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pineville, LA are Ruby-wise Elementary School, Mary Goff Elementary School and J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pineville, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Pineville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pineville, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruby-wise Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5279 Old Marksville Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43655 Trinity Church Road
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-6860
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-6860
Gr: PK-6 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Lessie Moore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Gr: PK-3 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Pineville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Louisiana State Hospital (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
242 West Shamrock St Unit 8b
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 484-6549
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 484-6549
Gr: K-12
Gateway Adolescent Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Unit 6 Meadow Lane
Pineville, LA 71361
(225) 484-6926
Pineville, LA 71361
(225) 484-6926
Gr: 6-12
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
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-8860
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-8860
Gr: 6 | 396 students Minority enrollment: 53%
3150 Military Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Gr: PK | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pineville, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pineville, LA include Ruby-wise Elementary School, Mary Goff Elementary School and J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pineville?
4 public preschools are located in Pineville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pineville?
Pineville public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pineville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pineville include: Ruby-wise Elementary School vs. J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School, J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School vs. Ruby-wise Elementary School, Mary Goff Elementary School vs. J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School
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