For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 767 students in Coahoma County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Coahoma County, MS are Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School, George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School and Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coahoma County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Coahoma County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Coahoma County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Gr: PK-4 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Gr: PK-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Coahoma County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Coahoma County, MS include Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School, George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School and Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in Coahoma County?
3 public preschools are located in Coahoma County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coahoma County?
Coahoma County public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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