Best 39702 Mississippi Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,703 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 43% 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 39702, MS Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 1,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Sale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Warpath Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 39702 Mississippi

39702, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3419 New Hope Road
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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).

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