For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,727 students in Webster Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Webster Parish, LA are Central Elementary School, Doyline High School and J. A. Phillips Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Webster Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Webster Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Hwy 531
Dubberly, LA 71024
(318) 377-2591
Dubberly, LA 71024
(318) 377-2591
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Doyline High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 College St
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3673
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3673
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Gr: PK-1 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Herrington Dr
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5663
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5663
Gr: PK-2 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Hwy Alt 2
Shongaloo, LA 71072
(318) 846-2541
Shongaloo, LA 71072
(318) 846-2541
Gr: PK-2 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Webster Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Webster Parish, LA include Central Elementary School, Doyline High School and J. A. Phillips Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Webster Parish?
5 public preschools are located in Webster Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster Parish?
Webster Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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