For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 216 students in Durant, MS.
The top ranked public preschool in Durant, MS is Durant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durant, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Durant 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 Durant, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3176
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Durant, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
65 West Madison Street
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3429
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3429
Gr: K-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
14494 Highway 51
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
14494 Highway 51 South
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6262
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Durant, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Durant, MS include Durant Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Durant?
1 public preschools are located in Durant.
What is the racial composition of students in Durant?
Durant 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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