For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 810 students in Clarksdale, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Clarksdale, MS are Kirkpatrick Health /wellness, Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and Heidelberg School Math & Science. 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 14% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clarksdale, MS (2024)
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
| 219 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
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Heidelberg School Math & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Maple Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 165 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
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 2021)
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 Heidelberg School Math & Science.
How many public preschools are located in Clarksdale, MS?
4 public preschools are located in Clarksdale, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksdale, MS?
Clarksdale, MS public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
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