For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 383 students in Lake Providence, LA.
The top ranked public preschool in Lake Providence, LA is Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Providence, LA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Providence 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 Lake Providence, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Lake Providence, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1046 Hwy 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1046 Highway 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Grades: K-12
| 240 students
328 Regenold St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lake Providence, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lake Providence, LA include Southside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Providence?
1 public preschools are located in Lake Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Providence?
Lake Providence 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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