For the 2025 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)
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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