For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 730 students in 39204, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in 39204, MS are Key Elementary School, Wilkins Elementary School and Isable Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39204 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39204, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39204, MS Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Isable Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
39204, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1020 Hunter Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2930 Mcdowell Road Extension
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 39204, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in 39204, MS include Key Elementary School, Wilkins Elementary School and Isable Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39204?
3 public preschools are located in 39204.
What is the racial composition of students in 39204?
39204 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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