For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,176 students in Natchitoches Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Natchitoches Parish, LA are N.s.u. Elementary Lab School, Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchitoches Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Natchitoches Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Natchitoches Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Caldwell Nsu Campus-w Easto
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10800 Hwy. 120
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
132 Cherry Street
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1439 Highway 71
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-4616
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-4616
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Gold Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Gr: PK-2 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Natchitoches Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Natchitoches Parish, LA include N.s.u. Elementary Lab School, Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School and Provencal Elementary & Junior High School.
How many public preschools are located in Natchitoches Parish?
6 public preschools are located in Natchitoches Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Natchitoches Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Natchitoches Parish include: Provencal Elementary & Junior High School vs. L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School, L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School vs. Provencal Elementary & Junior High School, L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School vs. N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
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