For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 767 students in Clarksdale, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Clarksdale, MS are Kirkpatrick Health /wellness, Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and Booker T Washington Intern. Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksdale, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarksdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clarksdale, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Grades: PK-4
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Grades: PK-4
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Grades: PK-4
| 207 students
Clarksdale, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1535 Lee Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Grades: 7-8
| 314 students
3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 621-4129
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 621-4129
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Heidelberg School Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
801 Maple Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Grades: PK-4
| 198 students
700 5th Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8590
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8590
Grades: PK-4
| 211 students
Po Box 1088
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8596
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8596
Grades: K-3
| 267 students
3105 Bobo-sherard Road, P O Bo
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4629
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4629
Grades: K-6
| 125 students
Thomas Shaw School Of Excellance (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
135 Washington Avenue, Po Box
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8595
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8595
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clarksdale, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Clarksdale, MS include Kirkpatrick Health /wellness, Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and Booker T Washington Intern. Studies.
How many public preschools are located in Clarksdale?
3 public preschools are located in Clarksdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksdale?
Clarksdale public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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