For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,043 students in 39213, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39213, MS are Johnson Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39213 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39213, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39213, MS Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Oakpark Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Parkway Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3525
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3525
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #44.
Walton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Bailey Avenue Extension
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
39213, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 Ivanhoe Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Grades: 3-5
| 196 students
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Grades: PK-2
| 298 students
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Morrison Academic Advancement Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1224 Eminence Row
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39213, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39213, MS include Johnson Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School and Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39213?
4 public preschools are located in 39213.
What is the racial composition of students in 39213?
39213 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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