For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,385 students in Duson, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Duson, LA are Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Charles M. Burke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duson, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Duson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Duson, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Duson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2845 Ridge Rd.
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Duson, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Duson, LA include Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Charles M. Burke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Duson?
3 public preschools are located in Duson.
What is the racial composition of students in Duson?
Duson public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Duson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Duson include: Ridge Elementary School vs. Charles M. Burke Elementary School, Charles M. Burke Elementary School vs. Ridge Elementary School
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