For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 951 students in 38851, MS.
The top ranked public preschool in 38851, MS is Houlka Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38851 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 38851, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 38851, MS Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houlka Attendance Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Griffin Ave.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 568-2772
Grades: PK-12
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Grades: PK-2
| 483 students
38851, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Houston Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Houston Career & Technology Ed. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
634 Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Grades: PK-2
| 427 students
632-a Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Grades: 3-5
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 38851, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 38851, MS include Houlka Attendance Center.
How many public preschools are located in 38851?
2 public preschools are located in 38851.
What is the racial composition of students in 38851?
38851 public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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