For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,419 students in Yazoo County, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Yazoo County, MS are Bentonia Gibbs School, Linwood Elementary School and Mccoy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yazoo County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Yazoo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Yazoo County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bentonia Gibbs School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10340 Hwy 433 West
Bentonia, MS 39040
(662) 755-2270
Bentonia, MS 39040
(662) 755-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3439 Vaughan Road
Vaughan, MS 39179
(662) 673-9191
Vaughan, MS 39179
(662) 673-9191
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1835 School Dr
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Yazoo County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
622 E.4th St.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-4093
Gr: PK-1 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Yazoo County, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Yazoo County, MS include Bentonia Gibbs School, Linwood Elementary School and Mccoy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Yazoo County?
3 public preschools are located in Yazoo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yazoo County?
Yazoo County public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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