For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,570 students in 71291, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in 71291, LA are Claiborne School, Drew Elementary School and Kiroli Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 71291 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71291, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71291, LA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claiborne School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1011 Wallace Dean Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-8200
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Drew Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1132 Highway 15
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-7186
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-7186
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Kiroli Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Kiroli Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1118
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1118
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Boley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2213 Cypress St
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 432-2250
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 432-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Wellerman Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1213
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1213
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Natchitoches Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 325-3634
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 325-3634
Grades: PK-K
| 206 students
71291, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ouachita Parish Alternative School Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1600 North 7th St
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ouachita Parish School System Expulsion Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1600 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 71291, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in 71291, LA include Claiborne School, Drew Elementary School and Kiroli Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 71291?
6 public preschools are located in 71291.
What is the racial composition of students in 71291?
71291 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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