For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,814 students in 71118, LA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 71118, LA are Forest Hill Elementary School, Southern Hills Elementary School and Summerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 71118 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 71118, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 71118, LA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Francais Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1783
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1783
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Southern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9075 Kingston Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1974
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1974
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Ardis Taylor Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1930
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1930
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Summer Grove Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2955 Bert Kouns Industrial Loo
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1754
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1754
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 71118, LA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 71118, LA include Forest Hill Elementary School, Southern Hills Elementary School and Summerfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 71118?
4 public preschools are located in 71118.
What is the racial composition of students in 71118?
71118 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 61% (majority Black).
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