For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 551 students in Oakdale, LA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Oakdale, LA is Oakdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakdale, LA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Oakdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Oakdale, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Highway 1153
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Gr: PK-4 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Oakdale, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allen Parish Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
311 Hwy 1152
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oakdale, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oakdale, LA include Oakdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oakdale?
1 public preschools are located in Oakdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakdale?
Oakdale public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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