For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,621 students in 39209, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39209, MS are John Hopkins Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Timberlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 39209 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39209, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39209, MS ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
472 Mt Vernon Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5308
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Timberlawn Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1980 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2556
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Claiborne Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Clausell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3330 Harley Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
39209, Mississippi ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
545 Ellis Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5362
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5362
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
156 Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
1983 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2550
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2550
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39209, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39209, MS include John Hopkins Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Timberlawn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39209?
6 public preschools are located in 39209.
What is the racial composition of students in 39209?
39209 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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