For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,701 students in Jackson Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson Parish, LA are Quitman High School, Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Wolverine Drive
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Quitman, LA 71268
(318) 259-2698
Gr: PK-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Weston High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2105 South Polk Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson Parish, LA include Quitman High School, Weston High School and Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson Parish?
3 public preschools are located in Jackson Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Parish?
Jackson Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson Parish include: Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School vs. Weston High School, Quitman High School vs. Weston High School, Weston High School vs. Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
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