For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,897 students in 39350, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39350, MS are Neshoba Central Elementary School and Philadelphia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39350 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39350, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39350, MS Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neshoba Central Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Gr: PK-5 | 1,466 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
39350, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39350, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39350, MS include Neshoba Central Elementary School and Philadelphia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39350?
2 public preschools are located in 39350.
What is the racial composition of students in 39350?
39350 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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