For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 184 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Saint Joseph, LA (2025)
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 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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