For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,300 students in Waynesboro, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Waynesboro, MS are Beat Four Elementary School, Wayne Central Elementary School and Waynesboro Riverview Ele School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Waynesboro, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beat Four Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Hwy. 84
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne Central Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Grades: PK-8
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waynesboro, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Waynesboro, MS include Beat Four Elementary School, Wayne Central Elementary School and Waynesboro Riverview Ele School.
How many public preschools are located in Waynesboro?
3 public preschools are located in Waynesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro 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).
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