For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,406 students in Vicksburg, MS.
The top ranked public preschools in Vicksburg, MS are Bovina Elementary School, Warrenton Elementary School and Beechwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vicksburg, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Vicksburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Vicksburg, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bovina Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5 Willow Creek Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 619-4453
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 619-4453
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Warrenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 Belva Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-7549
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-7549
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
999 Highway 27 S
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3874
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3874
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6530 Nailor Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1271
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1271
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Sherman Ave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2145 Sherman Ave.
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-2409
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-2409
Gr: PK-2 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Dana Road Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1247 Dana Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 619-2340
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 619-2340
Gr: PK-2 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Vicksburg, Mississippi 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Alternative Programs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2406 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-5122
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-5122
755 Hwy 27 South
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2914
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2914
Gr: 9 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Vicksburg, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Vicksburg, MS include Bovina Elementary School, Warrenton Elementary School and Beechwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vicksburg?
6 public preschools are located in Vicksburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg 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).
Which public preschools in Vicksburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Vicksburg include: Bovina Elementary School vs. Beechwood Elementary School, Beechwood Elementary School vs. Bovina Elementary School, Sherman Ave Elementary School vs. Beechwood Elementary School
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