For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,132 students in Union Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Union Parish, LA are Downsville Community Charter School and Union Parish Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union 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 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Union Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Union Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Gr: PK-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Union Parish Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7195 Highway 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Union Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Union Parish, LA include Downsville Community Charter School and Union Parish Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Union Parish?
2 public preschools are located in Union Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Union Parish?
Union Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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