For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 444 students in Minden, LA.
Minden, LA public preschools have a diversity score of 0.54, which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Minden, LA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Gr: PK-1 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Minden, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Youth Ranch Alternative Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
114 Hope Ranch Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Gr: 1-12
618 Germantown Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Gr: K-1 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
215 North Middle Landing
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Webster Parish Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
109 Clerk St
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Webster Parish Expulsion School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
109 Clerk Street
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Minden, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Minden, LA include J. A. Phillips Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Minden?
1 public preschools are located in Minden.
What is the racial composition of students in Minden?
Minden public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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