Best Lexington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 640 students in Lexington, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lexington, MS are S.v. Marshall Elementary School and William Dean Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Public Preschools in Lexington, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S.v. Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
William Dean Jr Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lexington, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lexington, MS include S.v. Marshall Elementary School and William Dean Jr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lexington?
2 public preschools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington 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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