Top 5 Best Hattiesburg Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,961 students in Hattiesburg, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Hattiesburg, MS are Longleaf Elementary School, Dixie Attendance Center and Rawls Springs Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hattiesburg, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Hattiesburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Hattiesburg, 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.
Dixie Attendance Center
Math: 50% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
790 Elks Lake Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-4890
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Woodley Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2006 O Ferrell St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Rowan Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Martin Luther King Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Grace Christian Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2207 W 7th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0662
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Hawkins Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Grove Primary
70 Leaf Lane
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Grades: PK-1
| 724 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811
Grades: 9
| 342 students
901 Ida Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-5291
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
5489 Highway 42
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Grades: K-6
| 337 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Hattiesburg, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Hattiesburg, MS include Longleaf Elementary School, Dixie Attendance Center and Rawls Springs Attendance Center.
How many public preschools are located in Hattiesburg, MS?
9 public preschools are located in Hattiesburg, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Hattiesburg, MS?
Hattiesburg, MS public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).

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