For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,350 students in 39402, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39402, MS are Bellevue Elementary School, Longleaf Elementary School and Rawls Springs Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39402 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 39402, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39402, MS Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellevue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1762 Old Highway 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Grades: PK-5
| 1,124 students
Rank: #22.
Longleaf Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5279 W. 4th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3858
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3858
Grades: PK-5
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Archie Smith Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Thames Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Jamestown Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-6655
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
70 Leaf Lane
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
39402, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1760 Old Hwy. 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Grades: 4-5
| 628 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39402, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39402, MS include Bellevue Elementary School, Longleaf Elementary School and Rawls Springs Attendance Center.
How many public preschools are located in 39402?
5 public preschools are located in 39402.
What is the racial composition of students in 39402?
39402 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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