For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,375 students in 71106, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 71106, LA are South Highlands Elementary Magnet School, Fairfield Magnet School and Atkins Technology Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 71106 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71106, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71106, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
831 Erie Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-5119
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-5119
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6215 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-9826
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-9826
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Atkins Technology Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7611 St.vincent Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-2810
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Linwood Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 West 70th Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 847-7634
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 847-7634
Gr: PK-8 | 1,059 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
8108 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-3596
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-3596
Gr: PK-K | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
71106, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 West Seventieth Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 861-2401
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 861-2401
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 71106, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 71106, LA include South Highlands Elementary Magnet School, Fairfield Magnet School and Atkins Technology Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 71106?
5 public preschools are located in 71106.
What is the racial composition of students in 71106?
71106 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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