For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 874 students in 39701, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39701, MS are West Lowndes Elementary School, Franklin Academy and Stokes Beard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39701 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39701, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39701, MS Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lowndes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Third Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Stokes Beard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 Martin Luther King Dr.
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
39701, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
429 S 11th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Grades: K-4
| 98 students
924 North 20th St
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Grades: 6
| 319 students
1815 Military Rd
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
1315 S 15th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Grades: K-4
| 107 students
1425 N Tenth Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Grades: K-4
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39701, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39701, MS include West Lowndes Elementary School, Franklin Academy and Stokes Beard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39701?
3 public preschools are located in 39701.
What is the racial composition of students in 39701?
39701 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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