For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 506 students in Picayune, MS.
Picayune, MS public preschools have a diversity score of 0.61, which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Picayune, MS (2026-27)
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1865 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Gr: PK | 186 students Minority enrollment: 61%
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400 South Beech Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Gr: PK-2 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Picayune, MS?
3 public preschools are located in Picayune, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Picayune?
Picayune public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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