For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,728 students in Meridian, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Meridian, MS are West Lauderdale Elementary School, Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School and Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meridian, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Meridian have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Meridian, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10350 Highway 495
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Gr: PK-4 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2362 A Long Creek Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6750 Newell Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Gr: PK-4 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
3930 14th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Gr: PK | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Meridian, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Gr: K-12
1401 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 581-8087
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 581-8087
Gr: 6-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Marion Park Complex (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
2815 25th St.
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 484-5166
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 484-5166
Gr: K-12
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Gr: PK-3 | 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Meridian, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Meridian, MS include West Lauderdale Elementary School, Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School and Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Meridian?
5 public preschools are located in Meridian.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian?
Meridian public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Meridian include: Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School vs. West Lauderdale Elementary School, Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School vs. West Lauderdale Elementary School, West Lauderdale Elementary School vs. Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School
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