For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,610 students in Prentiss County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Prentiss County, MS are Anderson Elementary School, Marietta Elementary School and Hills Chapel School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prentiss County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Prentiss County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Prentiss County (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.
Marietta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42 Cr 4070
Marietta, MS 38856
(662) 728-4770
Marietta, MS 38856
(662) 728-4770
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Prentiss County 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
318 Cr 5011
Wheeler, MS 38880
(662) 365-2629
Wheeler, MS 38880
(662) 365-2629
Grades: K-6
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Prentiss County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Prentiss County, MS include Anderson Elementary School, Marietta Elementary School and Hills Chapel School.
How many public preschools are located in Prentiss County?
6 public preschools are located in Prentiss County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prentiss County?
Prentiss County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Prentiss County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Prentiss County include: Hills Chapel School vs. Anderson Elementary School, Jumpertown High School vs. Anderson Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School vs. Hills Chapel School
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