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Best Carthage Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 850 students in Carthage, MS.

The top-ranked public preschool in Carthage, MS is Leake Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carthage, MS public preschool have an score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Carthage, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Leake Central Elementary School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
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Bottom 50%

603 Hwy. 16 West
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148

Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carthage, MS?

The top-ranked public preschools in Carthage, MS include Leake Central Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Carthage?

1 public preschools are located in Carthage.

What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?

Carthage public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).