For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,706 students in 39046, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39046, MS are Luther Branson School, Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar and Mc Neal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39046 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39046, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39046, MS Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luther Branson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3903 Highway 16 E
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
357 Old Yazoo Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Mc Neal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
364 Martin Luther King Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Vanburen Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2400
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1810
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39046, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39046, MS include Luther Branson School, Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar and Mc Neal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39046?
5 public preschools are located in 39046.
What is the racial composition of students in 39046?
39046 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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