The most improved public preschools in Louisiana are School For Exceptional Children, Belfair Montessori School and Palmetto Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 329
1,019
Avg. Improved Rank: 472
Most Improved Public Preschools in Louisiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1019
(from 1,299 to 280)
(from 1,299 to 280)
Grades: PK-12
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Rank: #22.
Belfair Montessori School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +923
(from 1,041 to 118)
(from 1,041 to 118)
Grades: PK-8
4451 Fairfields Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Rank: #33.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +750
(from 806 to 56)
(from 806 to 56)
Grades: PK-6
235 Rideau Street
Palmetto, LA 71358
(337) 623-4482
Palmetto, LA 71358
(337) 623-4482
Rank: #44.
Progress Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +669
(from 1,150 to 481)
(from 1,150 to 481)
Grades: PK-5
855 Progress Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4986
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4986
Rank: #55.
Duson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +652
(from 979 to 327)
(from 979 to 327)
Grades: PK-5
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Rank: #66.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +641
(from 979 to 338)
(from 979 to 338)
Grades: PK-5
38276 North 5th Avenue
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Rank: #77.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +527
(from 909 to 382)
(from 909 to 382)
Grades: PK-12
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bayou Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +523
(from 770 to 247)
(from 770 to 247)
Grades: PK-3
35614 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Pecan Grove Primary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +523
(from 897 to 374)
(from 897 to 374)
Grades: PK-5
1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7450
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7450
Rank: #1010.
Grand Caillou Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +503
(from 965 to 462)
(from 965 to 462)
Grades: PK-4
3933 Grand Caillou Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4817
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4817
Rank: #1111.
Northwood High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +481
(from 1,051 to 570)
(from 1,051 to 570)
Grades: PK-12
8830 Highway 1 North
Lena, LA 71447
(318) 793-8021
Lena, LA 71447
(318) 793-8021
Rank: #1212.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +469
(from 1,139 to 670)
(from 1,139 to 670)
Grades: PK-5
935 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Rank: #1313.
Mansfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +468
(from 1,181 to 713)
(from 1,181 to 713)
Grades: PK-4
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Rank: #1414.
Iberville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +449
(from 1,022 to 573)
(from 1,022 to 573)
Grades: PK-6
58650 Iron Farm Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-2217
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-2217
Rank: #1515.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +442
(from 1,129 to 687)
(from 1,129 to 687)
Grades: PK-8
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Rank: #1616.
Allen Ellender School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +435
(from 943 to 508)
(from 943 to 508)
Grades: PK-8
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Rank: #1717.
St. Amant Primary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +427
(from 528 to 101)
(from 528 to 101)
Grades: PK-5
44365 Hwy 429
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-7950
Saint Amant, LA 70774
(225) 391-7950
Rank: #1818.
Bridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +409
(from 909 to 500)
(from 909 to 500)
Grades: PK-5
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Rank: #1919.
John Clancy/joseph Maggiore Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +407
(from 1,073 to 666)
(from 1,073 to 666)
Grades: PK-5
2100 Maine Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 469-3664
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 469-3664
Rank: #2020.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +397
(from 1,041 to 644)
(from 1,041 to 644)
Grades: PK-5
12203 Canterbury Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 275-4260
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 275-4260
Rank: #2121.
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +396
(from 478 to 82)
(from 478 to 82)
Grades: PK-8
19635 Columbus Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Rank: #2222.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +389
(from 694 to 305)
(from 694 to 305)
Grades: PK-4
669 Hwy. 363
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Rank: #2323.
Fellowship Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +387
(from 753 to 366)
(from 753 to 366)
Grades: PK-8
1650 Hwy. 773
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-5177
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-5177
Rank: #2424.
E. K. Key Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +383
(from 723 to 340)
(from 723 to 340)
Grades: PK-5
1201 E Burton Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4660
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4660
Rank: #2525.
Legion Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +371
(from 909 to 538)
(from 909 to 538)
Grades: PK-6
710 Williams Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4822
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4822
Rank: #2626.
Church Point Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +370
(from 894 to 524)
(from 894 to 524)
Grades: PK-5
415 East Lougarre Street
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5722
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5722
Rank: #2727.
Plainview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +368
(from 800 to 432)
(from 800 to 432)
Grades: PK-12
10935 Highway 112
Glenmora, LA 71433
(318) 634-5944
Glenmora, LA 71433
(318) 634-5944
Rank: #2828.
Ossun Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +360
(from 794 to 434)
(from 794 to 434)
Grades: PK-5
400 Rue Scholastique
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Rank: #2929.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +351
(from 1,203 to 852)
(from 1,203 to 852)
Grades: PK-6
10701 Reiley Street
Clinton, LA 70722
(225) 683-8293
Clinton, LA 70722
(225) 683-8293
Rank: #3030.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +348
(from 1,200 to 852)
(from 1,200 to 852)
Grades: PK-5
4141 Gus Young Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-9364
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-9364
Rank: #3131.
Leblanc Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +344
(from 649 to 305)
(from 649 to 305)
Grades: PK-5
4511 East La Highway 338
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 937-8110
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 937-8110
Rank: #3232.
Norco Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +343
(from 604 to 261)
(from 604 to 261)
Grades: PK-5
102 Fifth Street
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-7079
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-7079
Rank: #3333.
North Iberville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +338
(from 867 to 529)
(from 867 to 529)
Grades: PK-6
13770 Hwy. 77
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 625-2522
Rosedale, LA 70772
(225) 625-2522
Rank: #3434.
Central Primary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +332
(from 483 to 151)
(from 483 to 151)
Grades: PK-5
41469 La Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7700
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7700
Rank: #3535.
Park Forest Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +329
(from 1,103 to 774)
(from 1,103 to 774)
Grades: PK-5
10717 Elaine Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 272-0814
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 272-0814
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