For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,584 students in 39440, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39440, MS are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Glade Elementary School and Mason Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39440 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 39440, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39440, MS Public Preschools (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.
Glade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
990 Highway 15 South
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4265
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4265
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Mason Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2726 Old Bay Springs Road
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0393
Grades: PK-3
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Oak Park Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5046
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5046
Grades: PK-3
| 480 students
39440, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
795 South 19th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 426-6437
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 426-6437
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1125 North Fifth Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39440, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39440, MS include Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Glade Elementary School and Mason Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39440?
4 public preschools are located in 39440.
What is the racial composition of students in 39440?
39440 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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