For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,897 students in 39350, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in 39350, MS are Neshoba Central Elementary School and Philadelphia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39350 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39350, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39350, MS Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neshoba Central Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Gr: PK-5 | 1,466 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
39350, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 39350, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in 39350, MS include Neshoba Central Elementary School and Philadelphia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39350?
2 public preschools are located in 39350.
What is the racial composition of students in 39350?
39350 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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