For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,384 students in 39501, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39501, MS are Twenty Eighth St Elementary School, West Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39501 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39501, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39501, MS Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3034 46th Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-2140
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4051 15th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1025
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1025
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1043 Pass Road
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4642
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4642
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
39501, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1526 Mill Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gr: 7 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gr: 8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gr: 7-8 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39501, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39501, MS include Twenty Eighth St Elementary School, West Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39501?
3 public preschools are located in 39501.
What is the racial composition of students in 39501?
39501 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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