For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 256 students in 38603, MS.
The top ranked public preschool in 38603, MS is Ashland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 38603 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 38603, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 38603, MS Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
768 Lamar Road
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6622
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6622
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
38603, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
123 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 38603, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 38603, MS include Ashland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38603?
1 public preschools are located in 38603.
What is the racial composition of students in 38603?
38603 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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