For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 973 students in Natchez, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Natchez, MS are Mc Laurin Elementary School and Susie B West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchez, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Natchez have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Natchez, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mc Laurin Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Seargent S Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2953
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2953
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Susie B West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Lewis Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Natchez, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Cottage Home Dr.
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
101 College Home Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Grades: 7-8
| 749 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Natchez, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Natchez, MS include Mc Laurin Elementary School and Susie B West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Natchez?
2 public preschools are located in Natchez.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchez?
Natchez public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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