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Best Hancock County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,876 students in Hancock County, MS. The top-ranked public preschools in Hancock County, MS are East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central School and South Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Hancock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hancock North Central School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6122 Cuevas Town Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Waveland Elementary School
1101 St Joseph Street
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 467-6630
Gr: PK-2 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hancock County, MS?
How many public preschools are located in Hancock County?
4 public preschools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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