For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 767 students in Coahoma County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Coahoma County, 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.
Coahoma County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Coahoma County 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 Coahoma County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Coahoma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1535 Lee Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Gr: 7-8 | 314 students Minority enrollment: 99%
3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 621-4129
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 621-4129
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Heidelberg School Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
801 Maple Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Gr: PK-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
700 5th Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8590
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8590
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Po Box 1088
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8596
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8596
Gr: K-3 | 267 students
3105 Bobo-sherard Road, P O Bo
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4629
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4629
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Coahoma County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Coahoma County, MS include Kirkpatrick Health /wellness, Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and Booker T Washington Intern. Studies.
How many public preschools are located in Coahoma County?
3 public preschools are located in Coahoma County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coahoma County?
Coahoma County 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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