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Best Gulfport Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,247 students in Gulfport, MS. The top-ranked public preschools in Gulfport, MS are Anniston Avenue Elementary School, Pass Road Elementary School and Twenty Eighth St Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulfport, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Gulfport have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Public Preschools in Gulfport, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2314 Jones Street
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6309
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Pass Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
37 Pass Road
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4659
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3034 46th Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4051 15th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1025
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1043 Pass Road
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4642
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gulfport, Mississippi

Gulfport, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1526 Mill Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-4656
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8949
Gr: 7 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gr: 8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8944
Gr: 7-8 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
14426 James Bond Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gulfport, MS?
How many public preschools are located in Gulfport?
5 public preschools are located in Gulfport.
What is the racial composition of students in Gulfport?
Gulfport 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).
Which public preschools in Gulfport are often viewed compared to one another?

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