Best Leflore County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 779 students in Leflore County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Leflore County, MS is Leflore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leflore County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Leflore County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Leflore County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leflore Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 581-3038
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
3827 Cr 363, P. O. Box 1497
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 459-8005
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Alternative School
Alternative School
410 Main Street, P.o. Box 1497
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0677
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Leflore County Alternative School
Alternative School
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Carrollton Avenue, P. O.
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 644-0685
Gr: PK-1 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Leflore County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Leflore County, MS include Leflore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Leflore County?
5 public preschools are located in Leflore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leflore County?
Leflore County public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).

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