For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,025 students in 39206, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39206, MS are Mcwillie Elementary School, Green Elementary School and North Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39206 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39206, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39206, MS Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcwillie Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Forest Avenue
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 N. James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
39206, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3915 Watkins Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39206, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39206, MS include Mcwillie Elementary School, Green Elementary School and North Jackson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39206?
3 public preschools are located in 39206.
What is the racial composition of students in 39206?
39206 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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