For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 855 students in Tate County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Tate County, MS is Senatobia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tate County, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Tate County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Tate County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Senatobia Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Marvin Street
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-9613
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-9613
Gr: PK-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Tate County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
671 West St.
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tate County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tate County, MS include Senatobia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tate County?
1 public preschools are located in Tate County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tate County?
Tate County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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