For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,171 students in Ocean Springs, MS. The top-ranked public preschools in Ocean Springs, MS are Oak Park Elementary School and St. Martin East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocean Springs, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Ocean Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ocean Springs, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5847
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5847
Gr: PK-3 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
St. Martin East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7508 Rose Farm Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Gr: PK-3 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ocean Springs, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ocean Springs, MS include Oak Park Elementary School and St. Martin East Elementary School. Ocean Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public preschools are located in Ocean Springs?
2 public preschools are located in Ocean Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Ocean Springs?
Ocean Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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