For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 792 students in 39429, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39429, MS are Columbia Primary School and East Marion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39429 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39429, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39429, MS Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
913 West Avenue
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7666
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7666
Grades: PK-2
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
East Marion Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Grades: PK-6
| 359 students
39429, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Grades: 2-12
| 10 students
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Grades: 7-8
| 194 students
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39429, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39429, MS include Columbia Primary School and East Marion Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39429?
2 public preschools are located in 39429.
What is the racial composition of students in 39429?
39429 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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