For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 146 students in Ruston, LA.
Ruston, LA public preschools have a diversity score of 0.62, which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ruston, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
801 East Mississippi Avenue
Ruston, LA 70270
(318) 513-1470
Ruston, LA 70270
(318) 513-1470
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Ruston, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1435 Mayberry
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Gr: 4-7 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lincoln Parish Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1428 Arlington St
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Ruston, LA?
1 public preschools are located in Ruston, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruston?
Ruston public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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