For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,043 students in 71118, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 71118, LA are Forest Hill Elementary School, Southern Hills Elementary School and Summerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 71118 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71118, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71118, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Francais Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1783
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1783
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9075 Kingston Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1974
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1974
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Ardis Taylor Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1930
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1930
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Summer Grove Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2955 Bert Kouns Industrial Loo
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1754
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1754
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 71118, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 71118, LA include Forest Hill Elementary School, Southern Hills Elementary School and Summerfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 71118?
4 public preschools are located in 71118.
What is the racial composition of students in 71118?
71118 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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