For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 383 students in East Carroll Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschool in East Carroll Parish, LA is Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Carroll Parish, LA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in East Carroll Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in East Carroll Parish (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
East Carroll Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1046 Hwy 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Gr: K-8
1046 Highway 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Gr: K-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
328 Regenold St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
13062 Highway 65 South
Transylvania, LA 71286
(318) 559-2655
Transylvania, LA 71286
(318) 559-2655
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Washington Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1900 Marietta St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(870) 772-4792
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(870) 772-4792
Gr: 8-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in East Carroll Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in East Carroll Parish, LA include Southside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in East Carroll Parish?
1 public preschools are located in East Carroll Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in East Carroll Parish?
East Carroll Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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