For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,082 students in Lowndes County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, MS are Caledonia Elementary School, New Hope Elementary School and West Lowndes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lowndes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9509 Wolfe Road
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 1,082 students
Rank: #22.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 1,199 students
Rank: #33.
West Lowndes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2217 N Seventh Street
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7180
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Warpath Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Third Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Stokes Beard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 Martin Luther King Dr.
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Lowndes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
429 S 11th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7358
Grades: K-4
| 98 students
1699 Moor High Road
Crawford, MS 39743
(662) 272-5660
Crawford, MS 39743
(662) 272-5660
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
8731 South Frontage Road
Mayhew, MS 39753
(662) 243-1770
Mayhew, MS 39753
(662) 243-1770
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
924 North 20th St
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7160
Grades: 6
| 319 students
1815 Military Rd
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
1315 S 15th Street
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7320
Grades: K-4
| 107 students
1425 N Tenth Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7280
Grades: K-4
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, MS include Caledonia Elementary School, New Hope Elementary School and West Lowndes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lowndes County?
9 public preschools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lowndes County include: New Hope Elementary School vs. Caledonia Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School vs. New Hope Elementary School, Cook Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School
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