For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 7,061 students in Rankin County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS are Northshore Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Pisgah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rankin County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Rankin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rankin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northshore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Northshore Parkway
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 Oakdale Road
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5442
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5442
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Pisgah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Flowood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Vine Dr.
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #66.
Puckett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-6140
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-6140
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5970 Hwy 25
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5168
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5168
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #88.
Mclaurin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2693 Star Road
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Grades: PK-6
| 581 students
Rank: #99.
Pelahatchie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213-b Brooks Street
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pearl Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
160 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Grades: PK-1
| 782 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Grades: PK-2
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rouse Elementary School
Magnet School
151 Boyce-thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Grades: PK-1
| 797 students
Rank: n/an/a
Steen's Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
300 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Grades: PK-2
| 581 students
Rankin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakeside School (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
3550 Hwy 468 West, Building 25
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 351-8024
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 351-8024
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
450 Vine Drive
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Grades: 3-4
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS include Northshore Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Pisgah Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rankin County?
13 public preschools are located in Rankin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rankin County?
Rankin County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Rankin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rankin County include: Puckett Elementary School vs. Rouse Elementary School, Rouse Elementary School vs. Puckett Elementary School, Flowood Elementary School vs. Highland Bluff Elementary School
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