Top 5 Best Lowndes County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,966 students in Lowndes County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, MS are Caledonia Elementary School, New Hope Elementary School and West Lowndes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Lowndes County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9509 Wolfe Road
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 1,049 students
Rank: #22.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 1,164 students
Rank: #33.
West Lowndes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Sale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Warpath Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Stokes Beard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Martin Luther King Dr.
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2217 N Seventh Street
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Third Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lowndes County, MS

Lowndes County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
429 S 11th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Grades: K-4
| 98 students
1699 Moor High Road
Crawford, MS 39743
(662) 272-5660
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
8731 South Frontage Road
Mayhew, MS 39753
(662) 243-1770
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
924 North 20th St
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Grades: 6
| 319 students
1815 Military Rd
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
1315 S 15th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Grades: K-4
| 107 students
1425 N Tenth Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Grades: K-4
| 93 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, MS include Caledonia Elementary School, New Hope Elementary School and West Lowndes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lowndes County, MS?
9 public preschools are located in Lowndes County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County, MS?
Lowndes County, MS public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).

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