For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,157 students in Marion County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, MS are West Marion Primary School, Columbia Primary School and East Marion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Marion Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Cedar Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Gr: PK-3 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
913 West Avenue
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7666
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7666
Gr: PK-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
East Marion Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Gr: 7-8 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Gr: 4-8
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-5236
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-5236
Gr: 7-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, MS include West Marion Primary School, Columbia Primary School and East Marion Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
3 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marion County include: West Marion Primary School vs. Columbia Primary School, East Marion Elementary School vs. Columbia Primary School, Columbia Primary School vs. West Marion Primary School
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