For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 294 students in Sunflower County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Sunflower County, MS is A W James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunflower County, 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 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Sunflower County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sunflower County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A W James Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 South Blvd
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
601 Ingram Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Sunflower County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 E Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-1852
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-1852
Gr: 9 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
701 East Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1230
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1230
Gr: 9
212 East Claiborne Street
Sunflower, MS 38778
(662) 569-3137
Sunflower, MS 38778
(662) 569-3137
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
601 Ingram Street
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
908 Washington
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 246-5680
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 246-5680
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sunflower County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sunflower County, MS include A W James Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sunflower County?
2 public preschools are located in Sunflower County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunflower County?
Sunflower County public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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