For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 154 students in Saint Joseph, LA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Saint Joseph, LA is Tensas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, LA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Saint Joseph, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tensas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Frontage Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3346
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3346
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saint Joseph, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Joseph, LA include Tensas Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Joseph?
1 public preschools are located in Saint Joseph.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph 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).
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