For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 871 students in Forest, MS.
The top ranked public preschool in Forest, MS is Scott Central Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Forest have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Forest, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Grades: PK-12
| 871 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Forest, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Forest, MS include Scott Central Attendance Center.
How many public preschools are located in Forest?
1 public preschools are located in Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest?
Forest public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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