Central Free Methodist Christian Day School in Shreveport, LA serves 41 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 4th grade in a co鈥揺d, central city setting.
Founded in 1946, the school offers a Methodist鈥揳ffiliated program with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 and employs three teachers.
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting a diverse learning environment among local elementary schools.
This Shreveport private school provides early childhood and elementary education within the Allendale Lakeside neighborhood.
Central Free Methodist Christian Day School ranks in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools in Louisiana.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Central Free Methodist Christian Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1946
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Central Free Methodist Christian Day School?
The application deadline for Central Free Methodist Christian Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Central Free Methodist Christian Day School located?
Central Free Methodist Christian Day School is located in the Allendale Lakeside neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 1 other private schools located in Allendale Lakeside.
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The nearest high school to Central Free Methodist Christian Day School is Loyola College Preparatory High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John Berchmans Cathedral School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament Academy (0.2 miles away)
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Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-5375
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-5375
3.5 miles
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Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
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Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
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7425 Broadacres Rd
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-7061
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-7061
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Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
9333 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
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Gr: PK-12 | 969 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
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Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-7061
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-7061
7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
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Miles
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1100 Southfield Rd
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-5375
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-5375
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 472 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
9333 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 969 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
7425 Broadacres Rd
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-7061
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-7061
7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1100 Southfield Rd
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-5375
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-5375
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 472 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
9333 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-4923
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 969 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
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Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament Academy
(Catholic)
2932 Murphy Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-5051
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-5051
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 151 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Berchmans Cathedral School ![St. John Berchmans Cathedral School Photo]( "St. John Berchmans Cathedral School Photo")
(Catholic)
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Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-6005
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-6005
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Loyola College Preparatory High School
(Catholic)
921 Jordan St
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2675
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2675
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 27 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2785 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 221-7454
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 221-7454
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcar
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1006 Highland Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 678-7500
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 678-7500
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
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Loyola College Preparatory High School
(Catholic)
921 Jordan St
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2675
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2675
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 27 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcar
Alternative School
1006 Highland Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 678-7500
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 678-7500
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
1526 Oakdale St
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 572-6432
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 572-6432
3.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students
5024 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 532-9849
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 532-9849
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 35 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
50203 Shreveport Dr
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 532-9849
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 532-9849
6.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 705 students
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Miles
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St. John Berchmans Cathedral School ![St. John Berchmans Cathedral School Photo]( "St. John Berchmans Cathedral School Photo")
(Catholic)
947 Jordan Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-6005
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-6005
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2785 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 221-7454
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 221-7454
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcar
Alternative School
1006 Highland Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 678-7500
Shreveport, LA 71101
(877) 678-7500
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
1526 Oakdale St
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 572-6432
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 572-6432
3.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students
First Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
533 Ockley Dr
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 869-2361
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 869-2361
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament Academy
(Catholic)
2932 Murphy Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-5051
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-5051
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 151 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Berchmans Cathedral School ![St. John Berchmans Cathedral School Photo]( "St. John Berchmans Cathedral School Photo")
(Catholic)
947 Jordan Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-6005
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-6005
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2785 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 221-7454
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 221-7454
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Arc Caddo-bossier
Daycare / Preschool
351 Jordan St
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-8392
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-8392
2.7 miles
Gr: PK | 80 students
Living Word Academy
(Baptist)
4730 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 861-5061
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 861-5061
3.2 miles
Gr: PK | 26 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2104 Milam Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2186
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2186
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Holzman
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 210-0491
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 210-0491
1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Catherine Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3809 Judson Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 635-1132
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 635-1132
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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