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Best Rankin County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 6,921 students in Rankin County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS are Northshore Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Oakdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rankin County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Rankin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Rankin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
110 Northshore Pkwy
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Vine Dr
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
171 Oakdale Road
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5442
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 Pisgah High Rd.
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Flowood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Highland Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5970 Highway 25
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5168
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Puckett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-6140
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2693 Star Rd.
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Pelahatchie Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
213-b Brooks St.
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Pearl Lower Elementary School
160 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Gr: PK-1 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Richland Elementary School
200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Gr: PK-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Rouse Elementary School
151 Boyce-thompson Dr
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Gr: PK-1 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Steens Creek Elementary School
300 Hwy 469 N
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Gr: PK-2 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS include Northshore Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Oakdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rankin County?
13 public preschools are located in Rankin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rankin County?
Rankin County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Rankin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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