For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,562 students in Scott County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MS are Lake Elementary School, Sebastopol Attendance Center and Scott Central Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 School Street
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Grades: PK-4
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Sebastopol Attendance Center
(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17194 Hwy 21 North, Hwy 21 Nor
Sebastopol, MS 39359
(601) 625-8654
Sebastopol, MS 39359
(601) 625-8654
Grades: PK-12
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Grades: PK-12
| 871 students
Rank: #44.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 E Second Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8529
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8529
Grades: PK-4
| 702 students
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Grades: K-12
| 545 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MS include Lake Elementary School, Sebastopol Attendance Center and Scott Central Attendance Center.
How many public preschools are located in Scott County?
4 public preschools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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