Best Columbia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 746 students in Columbia, MS.

The top-ranked public preschools in Columbia, MS are Columbia Primary School and East Marion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Columbia, 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 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).