For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,074 students in Pascagoula, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Pascagoula, MS are Jackson Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Eastlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pascagoula, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Pascagoula have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pascagoula, MS (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.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Dupont Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Grades: PK-4
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2611 Ingalls Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
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 Pascagoula, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Pascagoula, MS include Jackson Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Eastlawn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pascagoula?
4 public preschools are located in Pascagoula.
What is the racial composition of students in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pascagoula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pascagoula include: Central Elementary School vs. Arlington Heights Elementary School, Arlington Heights Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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