For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,564 students in Washington County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, MS are O'bannon Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Sanders Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
O'bannon Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1209 S. Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 332-4830
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 332-4830
Grades: PK-6
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
939 Riverside Road
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 335-4528
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 335-4528
Grades: PK-6
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Webb Preparatory School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Harvey Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7146
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7146
Grades: K
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
438 N. Poplar Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7136
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7136
Grades: PK
| 131 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
699 Dublin St
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7111
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 334-7111
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Darling Achievement Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
242 South Broadway
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7141
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Garrett Hall Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
415 North Theobald
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7126
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7126
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P.o. Box 209
Glen Allan, MS 38744
(662) 839-2991
Glen Allan, MS 38744
(662) 839-2991
Grades: K-6
| 104 students
Solomon Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
556 Bowman Blvd.
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7050
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, MS include O'bannon Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Sanders Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
5 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.