For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,429 students in 39402, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in 39402, MS are Longleaf Elementary School, Bellevue Elementary School and Rawls Springs Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39402 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39402, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39402, MS Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longleaf Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5279 W. 4th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3858
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3858
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1760 Old Highway 24
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-6724
Gr: PK-5 | 1,179 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Archie Smith Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Thames Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Jamestown Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-6655
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
70 Leaf Lane
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-9764
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 39402, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in 39402, MS include Longleaf Elementary School, Bellevue Elementary School and Rawls Springs Attendance Center.
How many public preschools are located in 39402?
5 public preschools are located in 39402.
What is the racial composition of students in 39402?
39402 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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