For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 915 students in Pascagoula, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pascagoula, MS are Central Elementary School, Eastlawn Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pascagoula, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Pascagoula have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pascagoula, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Dupont Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Gr: PK-4 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2611 Ingalls Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Gr: PK-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pascagoula, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pascagoula, MS include Central Elementary School, Eastlawn Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pascagoula?
3 public preschools are located in Pascagoula.
What is the racial composition of students in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pascagoula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pascagoula include: Central Elementary School vs. Arlington Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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