Top 5 Best Pearl River County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,844 students in Pearl River County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Pearl River County, MS are West Hancock Elementary School and Pearl River Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl River County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Pearl River County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Pearl River County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23350 Highway 43
Picayune, MS 39466
(228) 586-6054
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Pearl River Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
116 Alphabet Ave
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Grades: PK-5
| 1,501 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Head Start Nicholson
Magnet School
1865 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-7808
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Head Start Rosa Street
Magnet School
1620 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4702
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
Poplarville Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
804 South Julia Street Suite A
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-4736
Grades: PK-2
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Side Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
400 South Beech Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0683
Grades: PK-2
| 335 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pearl River County, MS

Pearl River County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
116 Alphabet Ave.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Grades: K-2
| 711 students
1 Hornet St
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Pearl River County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Pearl River County, MS include West Hancock Elementary School and Pearl River Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pearl River County?
6 public preschools are located in Pearl River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River County?
Pearl River County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pearl River County are often viewed compared to one another?

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