For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 384 students in Washington, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington, LA are Grand Prairie Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Washington, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
669 Hwy. 363
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Hwy. 10
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Washington, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
688 Highway 10
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3828
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3828
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington, LA include Grand Prairie Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington?
2 public preschools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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