For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 1,016 students in Petal, MS.
Petal, MS public preschools have a diversity score of 0.51, which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Petal, MS (2026)
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60 Herrington Road
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Gr: PK-2 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Petal, MS?
1 public preschools are located in Petal, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Petal?
Petal public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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