For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,728 students in Meridian, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Meridian, MS are Clarkdale Elementary School, West Lauderdale Elementary School and Southeast 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 52% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkdale Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39031
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39031
(601) 693-4463
Grades: PK-6
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
West Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10350 Highway 495
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 737-2279
Grades: PK-4
| 725 students
Rank: #33.
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6750 Newell Road
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-4882
Grades: PK-4
| 746 students
Rank: n/an/a
3930 14th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Meridian, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
2814 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4073
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4073
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
915 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 581-3518
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1401 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 581-8087
Meridian, MS 39304
(601) 581-8087
Grades: 6-11
| 10 students
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 482-1683
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
3930 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 484-4463
Grades: PK-3
| 457 students
1516 12th Ave
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4475
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-4475
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Meridian, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Meridian, MS include Clarkdale Elementary School, West Lauderdale Elementary School and Southeast 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: Clarkdale Elementary School vs. West Lauderdale Elementary School, Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School vs. West Lauderdale Elementary School, West Lauderdale Elementary School vs. Clarkdale Elementary School
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