For the 2026 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon public preschools serving 5,035 students in Mississippi.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Mississippi are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Northshore Elementary School and East Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Mississippi (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Gr: PK-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Northshore Pkwy
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9509 Wolfe Rd
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Center Hill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13662 Center Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-7705
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-7705
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Casey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 Lake Circle
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3510
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Delisle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6303 W Wittman Road
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 255-6219
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 255-6219
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Hayes Cooper Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Martin L. King
Cleveland, MS 38733
(662) 748-2734
Cleveland, MS 38733
(662) 748-2734
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
590 Division Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-7250
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-7250
Gr: PK-K | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Mississippi include Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Northshore Elementary School and East Hancock Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Mississippi?
10 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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