For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 322 students in Charleston, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Charleston, MS is Charleston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Charleston, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 E. Chestnut St.
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Charleston, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Charleston, MS include Charleston Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charleston?
1 public preschools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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