For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 957 students in Claiborne Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Claiborne Parish, LA are Haynesville Elementary School, Summerfield High School and Homer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Claiborne Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Claiborne Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haynesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9777 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-1084
Haynesville, LA 71038
(318) 624-1084
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Summerfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Highway 9
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Summerfield, LA 71079
(318) 927-3621
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Homer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393
Grades: PK-4
| 381 students
Claiborne Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15520 Hwy 9
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 258-3241
Athens, LA 71003
(318) 258-3241
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Claiborne Alternative School Setting (Class) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
626 Pelican Dr
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-6257
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
David Wade Correctional Center - Ssd #1 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
670 Bell Hill Road
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-0400
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
430 Hebron Road
Lisbon, LA 71048
(318) 353-6334
Lisbon, LA 71048
(318) 353-6334
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Claiborne Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Claiborne Parish, LA include Haynesville Elementary School, Summerfield High School and Homer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Claiborne Parish?
3 public preschools are located in Claiborne Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne Parish?
Claiborne Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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