For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 423 students in Jefferson County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Jefferson County, MS is Jefferson Co Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Co Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-6003
Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fayette Voc Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
205 Industrial Park Dr.
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3642
Gr: 7-12
468 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-3900
Gr: 7-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
442 Hwy 33
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Fayette, MS 39069
(601) 786-8510
Gr: 5-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, MS include Jefferson Co Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
1 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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