For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,564 students in Washington County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, MS are O'bannon Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Sanders Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
O'bannon Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1209 S. Raceway Road
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 332-4830
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 332-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
939 Riverside Road
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 335-4528
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 335-4528
Gr: PK-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Webb Preparatory School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Harvey Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7146
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7146
Gr: K | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
438 N. Poplar Street
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7136
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7136
Gr: PK | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Darling Achievement Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
242 South Broadway
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7141
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7141
Garrett Hall Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
415 North Theobald
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7126
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7126
P.o. Box 209
Glen Allan, MS 38744
(662) 839-2991
Glen Allan, MS 38744
(662) 839-2991
Gr: K-6 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Solomon Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
556 Bowman Blvd.
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7050
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-7050
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, MS include O'bannon Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Sanders Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
5 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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