For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,686 students in 39443, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39443, MS are West Jones Elementary School, East Jones Elementary School and North Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39443 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39443, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39443, MS Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Jones Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5652 Highway 84 West
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 439-4823
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 439-4823
Grades: PK-6
| 1,071 students
Rank: #22.
East Jones Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-9799
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 425-9799
Grades: PK-6
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
North Jones Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Trace Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Grades: PK-6
| 833 students
39443, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4524 Highway 15 North
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 426-6632
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
4356 Sharon Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 428-1980
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
663 Magnolia Rd
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 649-7827
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 649-7827
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39443, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39443, MS include West Jones Elementary School, East Jones Elementary School and North Jones Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39443?
3 public preschools are located in 39443.
What is the racial composition of students in 39443?
39443 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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