For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,264 students in Neshoba County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Neshoba County, MS are Union Elementary School, Neshoba Central Elementary School and Philadelphia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neshoba County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Neshoba County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Neshoba County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Neshoba Central Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Gr: PK-5 | 1,419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Neshoba County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Neshoba County, MS include Union Elementary School, Neshoba Central Elementary School and Philadelphia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Neshoba County?
3 public preschools are located in Neshoba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Neshoba County?
Neshoba County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Neshoba County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Neshoba County include: Union Elementary School vs. Neshoba Central Elementary School, Philadelphia Elementary School vs. Neshoba Central Elementary School, Neshoba Central Elementary School vs. Union Elementary School
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