For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,725 students in 39702, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in 39702, MS are New Hope Elementary School, Sale Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39702 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 39702, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39702, MS Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 1,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Sale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Warpath Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
39702, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lowndes County Alternative School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 39702, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in 39702, MS include New Hope Elementary School, Sale Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39702?
3 public preschools are located in 39702.
What is the racial composition of students in 39702?
39702 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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