For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 525 students in 39581, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39581, MS are Jackson Elementary School and Arlington Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39581 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39581, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39581, MS Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3203 Lanier Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Grades: PK-4
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39581, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39581, MS include Jackson Elementary School and Arlington Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39581?
2 public preschools are located in 39581.
What is the racial composition of students in 39581?
39581 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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