For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,608 students in Vernon Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Vernon Parish, LA are Anacoco Elementary School, Hicks High School and Simpson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Vernon Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Vernon Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anacoco Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4726 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3040
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3040
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Hicks High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 Hicks School Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Grades: PK-12
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Simpson High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4262 Highway 8
Simpson, LA 71474
(337) 383-7810
Simpson, LA 71474
(337) 383-7810
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Evans High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Highway 111
Evans, LA 70639
(337) 286-5289
Evans, LA 70639
(337) 286-5289
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Rosepine Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1208 Texas Street
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-4203
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-4203
Grades: PK-6
| 890 students
Rank: #66.
Pickering Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Grades: PK-6
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
Pitkin High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7239 Highway 463
Pitkin, LA 70656
(318) 358-3121
Pitkin, LA 70656
(318) 358-3121
Grades: PK-12
| 431 students
Rank: #88.
Hornbeck High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2363 Stillwell Avenue
Hornbeck, LA 71439
(318) 565-4440
Hornbeck, LA 71439
(318) 565-4440
Grades: PK-12
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Grades: PK-K
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
4978 University Parkway
Fort Polk, LA 71459
(337) 537-5109
Fort Polk, LA 71459
(337) 537-5109
Grades: PK-K
| 423 students
Vernon Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gates School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
15112 Lake Charles Hwy
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 535-0247
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 535-0247
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leesville Residential-employment Services Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
401 Nolan Trace
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Vernon Parish Optional Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Grades: 1-12
| 40 students
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Vernon Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Vernon Parish, LA include Anacoco Elementary School, Hicks High School and Simpson High School.
How many public preschools are located in Vernon Parish?
10 public preschools are located in Vernon Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Parish?
Vernon Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Vernon Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Vernon Parish include: Evans High School vs. Hicks High School, Hicks High School vs. Evans High School, Pitkin High School vs. Simpson High School
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