For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 2,851 students in 71129, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 71129, LA are Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School and Turner Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 71129 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71129, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71129, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9360 Woolworth Road
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6610
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6610
Grades: PK-8
| 1,472 students
Rank: #22.
Turner Elementary Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5904 West 70th Street
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-4380
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-4380
Grades: PK-8
| 1,379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 71129, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 71129, LA include Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School and Turner Elementary Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in 71129?
2 public preschools are located in 71129.
What is the racial composition of students in 71129?
71129 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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