For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 379 students in Washington, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington, LA are Grand Prairie Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Washington, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
669 Hwy. 363
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Gr: PK-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Hwy. 10
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington, LA include Grand Prairie Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington?
2 public preschools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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