For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,492 students in 70586, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 70586, LA are James Stephens Montessori School, Bayou Chicot Elementary School and Ville Platte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 70586 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 70586, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70586, LA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Stephens Montessori School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Martin Luther King
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4745
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4745
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4576 Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2687
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2687
Gr: PK-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Ville Platte Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
708 High School Drive
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3068
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3068
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
70586, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4587 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Gr: 4-9 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
4810 Us Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Gr: PK-3 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 16%
5094 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 70586, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 70586, LA include James Stephens Montessori School, Bayou Chicot Elementary School and Ville Platte Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 70586?
3 public preschools are located in 70586.
What is the racial composition of students in 70586?
70586 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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