For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,700 students in Rankin County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS are Pisgah Elementary School, Puckett Elementary School and Mclaurin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rankin County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Rankin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rankin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Grades: PK-6
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Puckett Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-6140
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-6140
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2693 Star Road
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
Rank: #44.
Pelahatchie Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213-b Brooks Street
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Grades: PK-1
| 714 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Grades: PK-2
| 414 students
Rank: n/an/a
151 Boyce-thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Grades: PK-1
| 751 students
Rankin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakeside School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
3550 Hwy 468 West, Building 25
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 351-8024
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 351-8024
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
450 Vine Drive
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Grades: 3-4
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS include Pisgah Elementary School, Puckett Elementary School and Mclaurin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rankin County, MS?
7 public preschools are located in Rankin County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Rankin County, MS?
Rankin County, MS public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
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