For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,433 students in 71203, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 71203, LA are Cypress Point Elementary School, Jack Hayes Elementary School and Lakeshore School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 71203 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71203, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71203, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cypress Point Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Mosswood Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Jack Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3631 Old Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4560
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeshore School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Balboa Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1173
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1173
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
235 Swartz School Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-8883
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-8883
Grades: PK-2
| 365 students
71203, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Development Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
400 Harrison St
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-6179
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-6179
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sherrouse Academic Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
1411 Sherrouse St.
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 651-3984
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 651-3984
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 71203, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 71203, LA include Cypress Point Elementary School, Jack Hayes Elementary School and Lakeshore School.
How many public preschools are located in 71203?
5 public preschools are located in 71203.
What is the racial composition of students in 71203?
71203 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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