For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,053 students in 39556, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in 39556, MS are East Hancock Elementary School and Hancock North Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 39556 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 39556, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39556, MS ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39556, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in 39556, MS include East Hancock Elementary School and Hancock North Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39556?
2 public preschools are located in 39556.
What is the racial composition of students in 39556?
39556 public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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