For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,110 students in St. James Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. James Parish, LA are Paulina Elementary School and Vacherie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. James Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in St. James Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. James Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paulina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2756 Highway 44
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 258-4704
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 258-4704
Gr: PK-3 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Vacherie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13440 Highway 644
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5250
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5250
Gr: PK-3 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. James Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. James Parish, LA include Paulina Elementary School and Vacherie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. James Parish?
2 public preschools are located in St. James Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. James Parish?
St. James Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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