For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 327 students in Tupelo, MS.
Tupelo, MS public preschools have a diversity score of 0.63, which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Tupelo, MS (2025)
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 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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