For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,031 students in Natchitoches, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Natchitoches, LA are N.s.u. Elementary Lab School and L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchitoches, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Natchitoches have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Natchitoches, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Caldwell Nsu Campus-w Easto
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Gold Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Grades: PK-2
| 731 students
Natchitoches, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Natchitoches Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Natchitoches, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Natchitoches, LA include N.s.u. Elementary Lab School and L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Natchitoches?
2 public preschools are located in Natchitoches.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches?
Natchitoches public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Natchitoches are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Natchitoches include: N.s.u. Elementary Lab School vs. L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School, L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School vs. N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
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