For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,419 students in Yazoo County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Yazoo County, MS are Bentonia Gibbs School, Linwood Elementary School and Mccoy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yazoo County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Yazoo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Yazoo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bentonia Gibbs School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10340 Hwy 433 West
Bentonia, MS 39040
(662) 755-2270
Bentonia, MS 39040
(662) 755-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3439 Vaughan Road
Vaughan, MS 39179
(662) 673-9191
Vaughan, MS 39179
(662) 673-9191
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1835 School Dr
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Yazoo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
622 E.4th St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Gr: PK-1 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Yazoo County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Yazoo County, MS include Bentonia Gibbs School, Linwood Elementary School and Mccoy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Yazoo County?
3 public preschools are located in Yazoo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yazoo County?
Yazoo County public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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