For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 494 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 50% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Bay Saint Louis have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bay Saint Louis, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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