For the 2026 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 49% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39206, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcwillie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Forest Avenue
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N. James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
39206, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3915 Watkins Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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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