Top 3 Best 39402 Mississippi Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,158 students in 39402, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39402, MS are Longleaf Elementary School, Rawls Springs Attendance Center and Thames Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39402 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in 39402, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).

Best 39402, MS Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longleaf Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5279 W. 4th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3858
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Archie Smith Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Thames Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Jamestown Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Grove Primary
70 Leaf Lane
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Grades: PK-1
| 724 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 39402, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39402, MS include Longleaf Elementary School, Rawls Springs Attendance Center and Thames Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39402, MS?
4 public preschools are located in 39402, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in 39402, MS?
39402, MS public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).

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