For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 871 students in Forest, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Forest, MS is Scott Central Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Forest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Forest, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Forest, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Forest, MS include Scott Central Attendance Center.
How many public preschools are located in Forest?
1 public preschools are located in Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest?
Forest public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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