For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,876 students in Hancock County, MS. The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, MS are East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central Elementary School and South Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock North Central Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6122 Cuevas Town Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 St Joseph Street
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 467-6630
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 467-6630
Grades: PK-1
| 329 students
Hancock County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6098 1st Avenue
Pearlington, MS 39572
(228) 533-7872
Pearlington, MS 39572
(228) 533-7872
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
105 Tiffany St
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 466-4175
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 466-4175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 North Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, MS include East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central Elementary School and South Hancock Elementary School. Hancock County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public preschools are located in Hancock County?
4 public preschools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hancock County include: East Hancock Elementary School vs. Hancock North Central Elementary School, Hancock North Central Elementary School vs. East Hancock Elementary School, South Hancock Elementary School vs. Hancock North Central Elementary School
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