For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,701 students in Jackson Parish, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson Parish, LA are Quitman High School, Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Wolverine Drive
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Weston High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2105 South Polk Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Jackson Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11715 Highway 4
Chatham, LA 71226
(318) 249-2115
Chatham, LA 71226
(318) 249-2115
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
401 Northeast Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Gr: PK-1 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson Parish, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson Parish, LA include Quitman High School, Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson Parish?
3 public preschools are located in Jackson Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Parish?
Jackson Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson Parish include: Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School vs. Weston High School, Quitman High School vs. Weston High School, Weston High School vs. Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
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