For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 964 students in Jonesboro, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Jonesboro, LA are 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.
Jonesboro, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Jonesboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jonesboro, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weston High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Grades: PK-12
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2105 South Polk Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Jonesboro, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Northeast Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Grades: PK-1
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jonesboro, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jonesboro, LA include Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jonesboro?
2 public preschools are located in Jonesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jonesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jonesboro include: Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School vs. Weston High School, Weston High School vs. Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
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