For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,779 students in Madison County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, MS are Luther Branson Elementary School, Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences and Mcneal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luther Branson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3903 Highway 16 E
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
357 Old Yazoo Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
364 Martin Luther King Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
East Flora Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4759 Hwy 22 East
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8724
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8724
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Vanburen Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2400
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1809
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1809
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
306 S.pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
Gr: PK-2 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
476 Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-1326
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-1326
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, MS include Luther Branson Elementary School, Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences and Mcneal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
8 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison County include: Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary School vs. Canton Elementary School, Canton Elementary School vs. Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary School, East Flora Elementary School vs. Ann E. Smith Elementary School
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