For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,239 students in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in South Baton Rouge are Wildwood Elementary School and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Halfway Tree Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9211 Parkway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA include Wildwood Elementary School and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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