For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 994 students in Franklin, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin, LA are V. B. Glencoe Charter School, W.p. Foster Elementary School and Lagrange Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Grades: PK-12
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
W.p. Foster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Lagrange Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2129 Chatsworth Road
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Franklin, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Willow Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
St. Mary Parish Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
131 Clausen Rd South
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
264 Hwy. 318
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Franklin, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin, LA include V. B. Glencoe Charter School, W.p. Foster Elementary School and Lagrange Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin?
3 public preschools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin include: W.p. Foster Elementary School vs. V. B. Glencoe Charter School, V. B. Glencoe Charter School vs. W.p. Foster Elementary School
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