For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,727 students in Webster Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Webster Parish, LA are Central Elementary School, Doyline High School and J. A. Phillips Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Webster Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Webster Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Hwy 531
Dubberly, LA 71024
(318) 377-2591
Dubberly, LA 71024
(318) 377-2591
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Doyline High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 College St
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3673
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3673
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Gr: PK-1 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Herrington Dr
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5663
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5663
Gr: PK-2 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Hwy Alt 2
Shongaloo, LA 71072
(318) 846-2541
Shongaloo, LA 71072
(318) 846-2541
Gr: PK-2 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Webster Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Youth Ranch Alternative Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
114 Hope Ranch Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Gr: 1-12
1301 4th Se
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2717
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2717
Gr: 3-4 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
618 Germantown Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Gr: K-1 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
9090 Highway 371
Sibley, LA 71073
(318) 377-8816
Sibley, LA 71073
(318) 377-8816
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Minority enrollment: 40%
401 West Church Street
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5115
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5115
Gr: 7-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
215 North Middle Landing
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
273 Pilgrim Rest Rd
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3537
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3537
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Webster Parish Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
109 Clerk St
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Webster Parish Expulsion School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
109 Clerk Street
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Webster Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Webster Parish, LA include Central Elementary School, Doyline High School and J. A. Phillips Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Webster Parish?
5 public preschools are located in Webster Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster Parish?
Webster Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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