For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 973 students in Adams County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Adams County, MS is West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Adams County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Lewis Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Gr: PK-1 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Gr: 7-12
101 Cottage Home Dr.
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
101 College Home Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Gr: 7-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, MS include West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adams County?
2 public preschools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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