For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,326 students in 38829, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 38829, MS are Anderson Elementary School, Hills Chapel School and Wheeler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38829 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 38829, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 38829, MS Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Anderson Street
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5465
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5465
Grades: PK-4
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Hills Chapel School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Cr 2371
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Jumpertown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Hwy 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Grades: PK-12
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Thrasher High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
167 Cr 1040
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Grades: PK-12
| 436 students
38829, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rentiss County Alternative School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
717 Highway 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 720-9680
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 720-9680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 38829, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 38829, MS include Anderson Elementary School, Hills Chapel School and Wheeler High School.
How many public preschools are located in 38829?
5 public preschools are located in 38829.
What is the racial composition of students in 38829?
38829 public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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