For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 844 students in Yazoo City, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Yazoo City, MS is Mccoy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yazoo City, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Yazoo City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Yazoo City, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1835 School Dr
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Yazoo City, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
622 E.4th St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Gr: PK-1 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Yazoo City, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Yazoo City, MS include Mccoy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Yazoo City?
1 public preschools are located in Yazoo City.
What is the racial composition of students in Yazoo City?
Yazoo City public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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