For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 951 students in 38851, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in 38851, MS is Houlka Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38851 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 38851, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 38851, MS Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houlka Attendance Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Griffin Ave.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Gr: PK-2 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
38851, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Houston Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Gr: 6-12
Houston Career & Technology Ed. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Gr: 9-12
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Gr: PK-2 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Gr: 3-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 38851, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in 38851, MS include Houlka Attendance Center.
How many public preschools are located in 38851?
2 public preschools are located in 38851.
What is the racial composition of students in 38851?
38851 public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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