For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 1,089 students in Petal, MS.
Petal, MS public preschools have a diversity score of 0.51, which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Petal, MS (2025-26)
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60 Herrington Road
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Gr: PK-2 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Petal, MS?
1 public preschools are located in Petal, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Petal?
Petal public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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