For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,365 students in Clarke County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Clarke County, MS are Enterprise Elementary School and Clarkdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clarke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Short Street
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7613
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7613
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Clarkdale Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39031
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39031
(601) 693-4463
Gr: PK-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Mcarthur Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clarke County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Clarke County, MS include Enterprise Elementary School and Clarkdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clarke County?
3 public preschools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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