For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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