For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,084 students in Copiah County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Copiah County, MS are Crystal Springs Elementary School and Hazlehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Copiah County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Copiah County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Copiah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4795
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4795
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Hazlehurst Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 574-2783
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 574-2783
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Copiah County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Copiah County, MS include Crystal Springs Elementary School and Hazlehurst Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Copiah County?
2 public preschools are located in Copiah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Copiah County?
Copiah County public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Copiah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Copiah County include: Hazlehurst Elementary School vs. Crystal Springs Elementary School, Crystal Springs Elementary School vs. Hazlehurst Elementary School
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