For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon public preschools serving 4,194 students in Mississippi.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Mississippi are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Northshore Elementary School and East Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Mississippi (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Northshore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Northshore Parkway
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
East Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #44.
Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Martin L. King
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
West Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Grades: PK-12
| 655 students
Rank: #66.
Caledonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9509 Wolfe Road
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 1,060 students
Rank: #77.
Delisle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6303 W Wittman Road
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 255-6219
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 255-6219
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nichols Elementary School
Magnet School
590 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-7250
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-7250
Grades: PK-K
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Mississippi?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Mississippi include Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Northshore Elementary School and East Hancock Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Mississippi?
8 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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