For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 322 students in Tupelo, MS.
Tupelo, MS public preschools have a diversity score of 0.64, which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Tupelo, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early Childhood Education Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1402 N Green Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 840-5237
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 840-5237
Gr: PK | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Tupelo, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
445 North Church St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8880
Gr: K-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Mc Dougal Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2434 S Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-1717
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tupelo, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tupelo, MS include Early Childhood Education Center.
How many public preschools are located in Tupelo?
1 public preschools are located in Tupelo.
What is the racial composition of students in Tupelo?
Tupelo public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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