For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,973 students in Brandon, MS. The top-ranked public preschools in Brandon, MS are Northshore Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Pisgah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandon, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Brandon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Brandon, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Northshore Parkway
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
171 Oakdale Road
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5442
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5442
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Highland Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5970 Hwy 25
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5168
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5168
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
151 Boyce-thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Gr: PK-1 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Brandon, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 Vine Drive
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Gr: 3-4 | 498 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Brandon, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Brandon, MS include Northshore Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Pisgah Elementary School. Brandon has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public preschools are located in Brandon?
5 public preschools are located in Brandon.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon?
Brandon public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Brandon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Brandon include: Northshore Elementary School vs. Highland Bluff Elementary School, Highland Bluff Elementary School vs. Northshore Elementary School
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