For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,579 students in Panola County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Panola County, MS are Batesville Elementary School, Pope School and Como Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Panola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batesville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Gr: PK-1 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Pope School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Main Street, P.o. Box 59
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Como Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Lewers Drive
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Panola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 Lewers Street
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Como, MS 38619
(662) 526-5938
Gr: 7-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
108 W C Franklin Street
Crenshaw, MS 38621
(662) 382-5803
Crenshaw, MS 38621
(662) 382-5803
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
P O Box 278
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-1070
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
117 Mclaurin Street
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-3103
Sardis, MS 38666
(662) 487-3103
Gr: K | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
South Panola Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-3706
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-3706
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Panola County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Panola County, MS include Batesville Elementary School, Pope School and Como Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Panola County?
3 public preschools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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