For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 728 students in 39440, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in 39440, MS are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts 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 68% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 39440, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39440, MS Public Preschools (2026-27)
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 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
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 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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%
1125 North Fifth Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Gr: 7-8
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 and Oak Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39440?
2 public preschools are located in 39440.
What is the racial composition of students in 39440?
39440 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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