For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,139 students in De Soto Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA are Logansport High School, Stanley High School and Mansfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto Parish, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in De Soto Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in De Soto Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Logansport High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Stanley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14323 Hwy. 84
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Mansfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Gr: PK-4 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383
Gr: PK-1 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
De Soto Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cool Springs School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1199 Cool Springs Rd
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4365
Gr: 5-12
Desoto Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Desoto Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 7-12
1915 Mcarthur Dr.
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Gr: PK-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in De Soto Parish, LA include Logansport High School, Stanley High School and Mansfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in De Soto Parish?
4 public preschools are located in De Soto Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto Parish?
De Soto Parish public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in De Soto Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in De Soto Parish include: Stanley High School vs. Logansport High School, Logansport High School vs. Stanley High School
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