For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public preschools serving 8,975 students in Hinds County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Hinds County, MS are Mcwillie Elementary School, John Hopkins Elementary School and Shirley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinds County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Hinds County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Hinds County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcwillie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4851 Mcwillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3709
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
John Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 John Hopkins Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Utica Elem. / Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Hwy 18 & 27
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-8765
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
472 Mt Vernon Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Forest Avenue
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9700 I-20 West Frontage
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2522
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-2522
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Oakpark Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mc Leod Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1616 Sandlewood Place
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3597
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 987-3597
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N. James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3528
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Clausell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3330 Harley Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1313.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Claiborne Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1414.
Timberlawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1980 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1818.
Van Winkle Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Whiting Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2547
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2547
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Parkway Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3525
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3525
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2020.
Isable Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2121.
Sykes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3555 Simpson Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4303
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Mcdowell Road Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Walton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Bailey Avenue Extension
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2424.
Middle School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2909 Oak Forest Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4342
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4342
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Middle School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Gr: PK-1 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
7241 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-1319
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-1319
Gr: PK-2 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
417 Palestine Street
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Hinds County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bailey Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
1900 North State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
300 East Santa Clair Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2601 Ivanhoe Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Gr: 3-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
146 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
560 Port Gibson St.
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Gr: 7-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1020 Hunter Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
34175 Highway 18, 34175 Highwa
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-7083
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-7083
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Middle School For The Deaf Sped (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1253 Eastover Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Morrison Academic Advancement Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1224 Eminence Row
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Gr: 1-7
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
156 Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
417 Palestine Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rowan Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
136 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-5221
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-5221
Gr: 6-8
3915 Watkins Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
210 Daniel Lake Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2930 Mcdowell Road Extension
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hinds County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Hinds County, MS include Mcwillie Elementary School, John Hopkins Elementary School and Shirley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hinds County?
29 public preschools are located in Hinds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinds County?
Hinds County public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hinds County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hinds County include: Clausell Elementary School vs. Mcwillie Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School vs. Mcwillie Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School vs. Clausell Elementary School
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