For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,170 students in Pineville, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pineville, LA are Ruby-wise Elementary School, J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School and Mary Goff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pineville, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Pineville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pineville, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruby-wise Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5279 Old Marksville Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43655 Trinity Church Road
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-6860
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-6860
Grades: PK-6
| 958 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Goff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-3416
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-3416
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Lessie Moore Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Grades: PK-3
| 409 students
Pineville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Louisiana State Hospital (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
242 West Shamrock St Unit 8b
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 484-6549
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 484-6549
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Gateway Adolescent Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Unit 6 Meadow Lane
Pineville, LA 71361
(225) 484-6926
Pineville, LA 71361
(225) 484-6926
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1453 15th St
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0351
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0351
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
J.s. Slocum Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
901 Crepe Myrtle St
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7185
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7185
Grades: 8-12
| 71 students
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-8860
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-8860
Grades: 6
| 396 students
3150 Military Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Grades: PK
| 64 students
501 Edgewood Drive
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0512
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0512
Grades: 7-8
| 589 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pineville, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Pineville, LA include Ruby-wise Elementary School, J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School and Mary Goff Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pineville?
4 public preschools are located in Pineville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pineville?
Pineville public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pineville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pineville include: Ruby-wise Elementary School vs. J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School, Mary Goff Elementary School vs. J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School, Lessie Moore Elementary School vs. Mary Goff Elementary School
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