For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 758 students in Pike County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Pike County, MS are Osyka Elementary School and Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osyka Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Grades: PK-3
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Grades: PK-K
| 225 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Grades: 3-4
| 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pike County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Pike County, MS include Osyka Elementary School and Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pike County?
3 public preschools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pike County include: Osyka Elementary School vs. Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School vs. Osyka Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School vs. Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
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