The most improved public preschools in Mississippi are A W James Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School and John Hopkins Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 61
323
Avg. Improved Rank: 130
Most Improved Public Preschools in Mississippi (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
A W James Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +323
(from 628 to 305)
(from 628 to 305)
Grades: PK-5
400 South Blvd
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +314
(from 500 to 186)
(from 500 to 186)
Grades: PK-4
3203 Lanier Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Rank: #33.
John Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +289
(from 727 to 438)
(from 727 to 438)
Grades: PK-5
170 John Hopkins Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Rank: #44.
A. W. Watson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +210
(from 787 to 577)
(from 787 to 577)
Grades: PK-5
880 Anthony St.
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Rank: #55.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +199
(from 654 to 455)
(from 654 to 455)
Grades: PK-4
508 W. Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Rank: #66.
Coffeeville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +163
(from 727 to 564)
(from 727 to 564)
Grades: PK-8
104 Davis Street
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-2721
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-2721
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Woodley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +144
(from 341 to 197)
(from 341 to 197)
Grades: PK-5
2006 O Ferrell St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +144
(from 767 to 623)
(from 767 to 623)
Grades: PK-5
610 Forest Avenue
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +138
(from 727 to 589)
(from 727 to 589)
Grades: PK-5
1339 Oakpark Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +138
(from 727 to 589)
(from 727 to 589)
Grades: PK-5
472 Mt Vernon Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Rank: #1111.
Mc Neal Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +131
(from 619 to 488)
(from 619 to 488)
Grades: PK-5
364 Martin Luther King Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Rank: #1212.
Mcwillie Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +130
(from 281 to 151)
(from 281 to 151)
Grades: PK-6
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Rank: #1313.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +127
(from 290 to 163)
(from 290 to 163)
Grades: PK-4
200 School Street
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Rank: #1414.
Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +126
(from 369 to 243)
(from 369 to 243)
Grades: PK-5
500 Martin Luther King Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0960
Rank: #1515.
Myrtle Attendance Center
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +124
(from 259 to 135)
(from 259 to 135)
Grades: PK-12
1008 Hawk Avenue
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 988-2416
Rank: #1616.
Grace Christian Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +123
(from 418 to 295)
(from 418 to 295)
Grades: PK-5
2207 W 7th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0662
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-0662
Rank: #1717.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +121
(from 539 to 418)
(from 539 to 418)
Grades: PK-5
901 Ida Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
Rank: #1818.
Osyka Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +116
(from 210 to 94)
(from 210 to 94)
Grades: PK-6
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Rank: #1919.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +113
(from 654 to 541)
(from 654 to 541)
Grades: PK-5
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Rank: #2020.
French Camp Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +106
(from 135 to 29)
(from 135 to 29)
Grades: PK-6
300 Church Street
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7102
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7102
Rank: #2121.
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +103
(from 172 to 69)
(from 172 to 69)
Grades: PK-3
214 St. Augustine Drive
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Rank: #2222.
Clara Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +102
(from 323 to 221)
(from 323 to 221)
Grades: PK-8
40 Clara School Rd
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065
Rank: #2323.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +101
(from 565 to 464)
(from 565 to 464)
Grades: PK-4
136 South Mcsweyn
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3373
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3373
Rank: #2424.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +96
(from 187 to 91)
(from 187 to 91)
Grades: PK-5
1760 Old Highway 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Rank: #2525.
Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +91
(from 277 to 186)
(from 277 to 186)
Grades: PK-6
1016 Taylor Street
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Rank: #2626.
Timberlawn Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +89
(from 758 to 669)
(from 758 to 669)
Grades: PK-5
1980 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Rank: #2727.
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +88
(from 346 to 258)
(from 346 to 258)
Grades: PK-4
2362 A Long Creek Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500
Rank: #2828.
Calhoun City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +87
(from 462 to 375)
(from 462 to 375)
Grades: PK-4
506 East Seamans, Po Drawer H
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5111
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5111
Rank: #2929.
Luther Branson School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +86
(from 155 to 69)
(from 155 to 69)
Grades: PK-5
3903 Highway 16 E
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Rank: #3030.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +83
(from 749 to 666)
(from 749 to 666)
Grades: PK-1
1205 Oak Park Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5046
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5046
Rank: #3131.
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +80
(from 610 to 530)
(from 610 to 530)
Grades: PK-5
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1810
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1810
Rank: #3232.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +73
(from 491 to 418)
(from 491 to 418)
Grades: PK-6
6530 Nailor Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1271
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1271
Rank: #3333.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +70
(from 755 to 685)
(from 755 to 685)
Grades: PK-5
415 Claiborne Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Rank: #3434.
Long Creek Attendance Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +67
(from 567 to 500)
(from 567 to 500)
Grades: PK-6
9534 Hwy 429
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-1630
Sallis, MS 39160
(662) 289-1630
Rank: #3535.
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +61
(from 554 to 493)
(from 554 to 493)
Grades: PK-5
357 Old Yazoo Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
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