For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,436 students in Bienville Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Bienville Parish, LA are Saline High School, Castor High School and Gibsland-coleman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bienville Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Bienville Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bienville Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saline High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Cooper Street
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Castor High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Front Street
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Gibsland-coleman High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
935 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite A
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Bienville High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Gr: PK-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Bienville Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bienville Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
325 Main Street-highway 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7554
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7554
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bienville Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Bienville Parish, LA include Saline High School, Castor High School and Gibsland-coleman High School.
How many public preschools are located in Bienville Parish?
6 public preschools are located in Bienville Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Bienville Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bienville Parish include: Castor High School vs. Saline High School, Saline High School vs. Castor High School, Gibsland-coleman High School vs. Saline High School
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