For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 542 students in 71342, LA.
The top ranked public preschool in 71342, LA is Nebo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 71342 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71342, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71342, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hwy. 777
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
758 E. Sharbono Street
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
Grades: PK-2
| 392 students
71342, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lasalle Parish Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Drawer 90
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 71342, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 71342, LA include Nebo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 71342?
2 public preschools are located in 71342.
What is the racial composition of students in 71342?
71342 public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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