For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,264 students in Neshoba County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Neshoba County, MS are Union Elementary School, Neshoba Central Elementary School and Philadelphia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neshoba County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Neshoba County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Neshoba County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Forest St
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Grades: PK-4
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Neshoba Central Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Grades: PK-5
| 1,466 students
Rank: #33.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Neshoba County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
42 Powell St
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1521
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Neshoba County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Neshoba County, MS include Union Elementary School, Neshoba Central Elementary School and Philadelphia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Neshoba County?
3 public preschools are located in Neshoba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Neshoba County?
Neshoba County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Neshoba County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Neshoba County include: Union Elementary School vs. Neshoba Central Elementary School, Neshoba Central Elementary School vs. Union Elementary School, Philadelphia Elementary School vs. Neshoba Central Elementary School
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