For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 901 students in 39213, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in 39213, MS are Johnson Elementary School and Walton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39213 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 39213, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39213, MS Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Oak Park Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Walton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Bailey Avenue
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
39213, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2601 Ivanhoe Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Gr: 3-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 39213, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in 39213, MS include Johnson Elementary School and Walton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39213?
2 public preschools are located in 39213.
What is the racial composition of students in 39213?
39213 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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