For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 6,921 students in Rankin County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS are Northshore Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Oakdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rankin County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Rankin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rankin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Northshore Parkway
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Vine Dr.
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-0924
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
171 Oakdale Road
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5442
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5442
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Flowood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Winner's Circle
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-6277
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Highland Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5970 Hwy 25
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5168
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5168
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Puckett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-6140
Puckett, MS 39151
(601) 825-6140
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2693 Star Road
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Pelahatchie Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213-b Brooks Street
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-8060
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
160 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-7976
Gr: PK-1 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Spell Drive
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-4375
Gr: PK-2 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
151 Boyce-thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Gr: PK-1 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Gr: PK-2 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hudspeth Center Drive, Hwy
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 664-6310
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 664-6310
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
3550 Hwy 468 West, Building 25
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 351-8024
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 351-8024
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
450 Vine Drive
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-4115
Gr: 3-4 | 498 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Rankin County, MS include Northshore Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Oakdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rankin County?
13 public preschools are located in Rankin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rankin County?
Rankin County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Rankin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rankin County include: Puckett Elementary School vs. Rouse Elementary School, Rouse Elementary School vs. Puckett Elementary School, Flowood Elementary School vs. Highland Bluff Elementary School
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