For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 700 students in Ocean Springs, MS. The top ranked public preschool in Ocean Springs, MS is St. Martin East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocean Springs, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Ocean Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ocean Springs, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Martin East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7508 Rose Farm Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Grades: PK-3
| 700 students
Ocean Springs, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 Magnolia Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Grades: 5
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ocean Springs, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Ocean Springs, MS include St. Martin East Elementary School. Ocean Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public preschools are located in Ocean Springs?
1 public preschools are located in Ocean Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Ocean Springs?
Ocean Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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