Best Columbia Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 856 students in Columbia, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Columbia, 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.
Columbia, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Columbia, MS (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
913 West Avenue
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2216
Grades: PK-2
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
East Marion Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Columbia, Mississippi

Columbia, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Grades: 2-12
| 10 students
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Grades: 7-8
| 194 students
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Columbia, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Columbia, MS include Columbia Primary School and East Marion Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbia, MS?
2 public preschools are located in Columbia, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia, MS?
Columbia, MS public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).

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