For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 859 students in Long Beach, MS. The top ranked public preschools in Long Beach, MS are Thomas L Reeves Elementary School and Wj Quarles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long Beach, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Long Beach have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Long Beach, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 St. Augustine Drive
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Grades: PK-3
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Wj Quarles Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Quarles Street
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3946
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3946
Grades: PK-3
| 427 students
Long Beach, Mississippi ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1170 West Railroad St
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 867-1377
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 867-1377
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Long Beach, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Long Beach, MS include Thomas L Reeves Elementary School and Wj Quarles Elementary School. Long Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public preschools are located in Long Beach?
2 public preschools are located in Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Long Beach?
Long Beach public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Long Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Long Beach include: Thomas L Reeves Elementary School vs. Wj Quarles Elementary School, Wj Quarles Elementary School vs. Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
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