For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,584 students in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA are Elton Elementary School, Lacassine High School and Welsh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson Davis Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson Davis Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
614 Powell Road
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Elton, LA 70532
(337) 584-2892
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Lacassine High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Algonia Avenue
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
Grades: PK-12
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Mill Avenue
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-3323
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(337) 774-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 465 students
Rank: #55.
Hathaway High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Fenton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Fenton, LA 70640
(337) 756-2326
Grades: PK-8
| 99 students
Rank: #77.
Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1603 South Lake Arthur Ave.
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Grades: PK-6
| 1,033 students
Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
208 Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
208 East Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Grades: PK-2
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA include Elton Elementary School, Lacassine High School and Welsh Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish?
7 public preschools are located in Jefferson Davis Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Jefferson Davis Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson Davis Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson Davis Parish include: Jennings Elementary School vs. Hathaway High School
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