For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,121 students in Florence, MS.
The top ranked public preschool in Florence, MS is Mclaurin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Florence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Florence, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2693 Star Road
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2127
Grades: PK-6
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724
Grades: PK-2
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Florence, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Florence, MS include Mclaurin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Florence?
2 public preschools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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