For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,037 students in Kiln, MS. The top-ranked public preschools in Kiln, MS are East Hancock Elementary School and Hancock North Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kiln, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Kiln have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kiln, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hancock North Central School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6122 Cuevas Town Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kiln, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kiln, MS include East Hancock Elementary School and Hancock North Central School. Kiln has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public preschools are located in Kiln?
2 public preschools are located in Kiln.
What is the racial composition of students in Kiln?
Kiln public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Kiln are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kiln include: East Hancock Elementary School vs. Hancock North Central School, Hancock North Central School vs. East Hancock Elementary School
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