For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,023 students in Lucedale, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lucedale, MS are Rocky Creek Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Benndale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lucedale, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Lucedale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lucedale, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2183 Rocky Creek Road
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3886
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3886
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14159 Hwy 26 West
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-2429
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-2429
Gr: PK-6 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Benndale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5204 Hwy 26 West
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 766-6341
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 766-6341
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Agricola Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6165 Hwy 613 S
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-8447
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-8447
Gr: PK-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Lc Hatcher Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
689 Church St
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3110
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3110
Gr: PK-2 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lucedale, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lucedale, MS include Rocky Creek Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Benndale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lucedale?
5 public preschools are located in Lucedale.
What is the racial composition of students in Lucedale?
Lucedale public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lucedale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lucedale include: Central Elementary School vs. Agricola Elementary School, Lc Hatcher Elementary School vs. Rocky Creek Elementary School, Agricola Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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