For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,703 students in 39702, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39702, MS are New Hope Elementary School, Sale Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39702 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39702, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39702, MS Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 1,199 students
Rank: #22.
Sale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Warpath Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39702, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39702, MS include New Hope Elementary School, Sale Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39702?
4 public preschools are located in 39702.
What is the racial composition of students in 39702?
39702 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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