For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,570 students in 71291, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 71291, LA are Claiborne School, Drew Elementary School and Kiroli Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 71291 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71291, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71291, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claiborne School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1011 Wallace Dean Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-8200
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Drew Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1132 Highway 15
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-7186
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-7186
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Kiroli Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Kiroli Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1118
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1118
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Boley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2213 Cypress St
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 432-2250
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 432-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Wellerman Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1213
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1213
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Natchitoches Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 325-3634
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 325-3634
Gr: PK-K | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
71291, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ouachita Parish Alternative School Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1600 North 7th St
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
Ouachita Parish School System Expulsion Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1600 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 71291, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 71291, LA include Claiborne School, Drew Elementary School and Kiroli Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 71291?
6 public preschools are located in 71291.
What is the racial composition of students in 71291?
71291 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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