Best Natchez Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 376 students in Natchez, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Natchez, MS is West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchez, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Natchez have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Natchez, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
161 Lewis Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Gr: PK-1 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Natchez, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Natchez, MS include West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Natchez?
1 public preschools are located in Natchez.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchez?
Natchez public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).

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