For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,919 students in 71220, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 71220, LA are Morehouse Magnet School, Beekman Charter School and Morehouse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 71220 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71220, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71220, LA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morehouse Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Larche Lane
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Gr: PK-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Beekman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15190 Am Baker Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Gr: PK-12 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Morehouse Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 West Madison Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-0776
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-0776
Gr: PK-6 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
71220, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1607 Martin L. King South
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1407
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1407
Gr: 9 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6281 Cherry Ridge Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-2002
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-2002
Gr: PK-2
804 Kammell Street
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-5244
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-5244
Gr: K-4 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
7261 Pine Grove Loop
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1289
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1289
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
500 South Vine Street
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-4488
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-4488
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 71220, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 71220, LA include Morehouse Magnet School, Beekman Charter School and Morehouse Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 71220?
3 public preschools are located in 71220.
What is the racial composition of students in 71220?
71220 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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