For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,139 students in De Soto Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA are Logansport High School, Stanley High School and Mansfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in De Soto Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in De Soto Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Logansport High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Stanley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14323 Hwy. 84
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Mansfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Gr: PK-4 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Gr: PK-1 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
De Soto Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cool Springs School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1199 Cool Springs Rd
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Gr: 5-12
Desoto Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Desoto Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 7-12
1915 Mcarthur Dr.
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Gr: PK-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA include Logansport High School, Stanley High School and Mansfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in De Soto Parish?
4 public preschools are located in De Soto Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto Parish?
De Soto Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in De Soto Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in De Soto Parish include: Stanley High School vs. Logansport High School, Logansport High School vs. Stanley High School
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