For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,592 students in Southaven, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Southaven, MS is Southaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southaven, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Southaven have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Southaven, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southaven Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8274 Claiborne Drive
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
3210 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 912-1300
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 912-1300
Gr: PK-2 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
730 Rasco Road E
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Gr: PK-2 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
7985 Southaven Circle W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Gr: PK-2 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Southaven, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Southaven, MS include Southaven Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Southaven?
4 public preschools are located in Southaven.
What is the racial composition of students in Southaven?
Southaven public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Southaven are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Southaven include: Greenbrook Elementary School vs. Desoto Central Primary School
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