For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,182 students in 39440, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39440, MS are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Glade Elementary School and Oak Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39440 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39440, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39440, MS Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
990 Highway 15 South
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4265
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4265
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Oak Park Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5046
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5046
Gr: PK-1 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
39440, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2726 Old Bay Springs Road
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39440, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39440, MS include Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Glade Elementary School and Oak Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39440?
3 public preschools are located in 39440.
What is the racial composition of students in 39440?
39440 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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