For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 480 students in Bay Saint Louis, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bay Saint Louis, MS is South Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay Saint Louis, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bay Saint Louis have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bay Saint Louis, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 North Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Gr: 3-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bay Saint Louis, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bay Saint Louis, MS include South Hancock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bay Saint Louis?
1 public preschools are located in Bay Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay Saint Louis?
Bay Saint Louis public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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