Top 10 Best Jackson County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,691 students in Jackson County, MS. The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MS are St Martin East Elementary School, Gautier Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St Martin East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7508 Rose Farm Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Grades: PK-3
| 657 students
Rank: #22.
Gautier Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Magnolia Tree
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Dupont Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2611 Ingalls Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Martin Bluff
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1306 Roy's Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2617 Ladnier Rd
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Grades: PK-4
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #88.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3203 Lanier Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Grades: PK-4
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
5621 Hwy 614
Hurley, MS 39555
(228) 283-3300
Grades: PK-2
| 561 students
Rank: n/an/a
6312 Martin Luther King Blvd
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-3719
Grades: PK-2
| 371 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson County, MS

Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
13724 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4524 Welch St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-2171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4924 Church Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-0367
Grades: 7-8
| 301 students
4025 Mccall St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-9866
Grades: 3-4
| 336 students
3524 Prentiss St
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-5656
Grades: PK-K
| 216 students
711 Magnolia Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Grades: 5
| 422 students
9717 Old Stage Rd
Moss Point, MS 39563
(228) 475-7348
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MS include St Martin East Elementary School, Gautier Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County, MS?
10 public preschools are located in Jackson County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County, MS?
Jackson County, MS public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).

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