Best 39429 Mississippi Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 792 students in 39429, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in 39429, MS are Columbia Primary School and East Marion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39429 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39429, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 39429, MS Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
913 West Avenue
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7666
Gr: PK-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
East Marion Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39429 Mississippi

39429, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Gr: 7-8 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Gr: 4-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 39429, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in 39429, MS include Columbia Primary School and East Marion Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39429?
2 public preschools are located in 39429.
What is the racial composition of students in 39429?
39429 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).

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