For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,326 students in 38829, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in 38829, MS are Anderson Elementary School, Hills Chapel School and Wheeler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38829 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 38829, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 38829, MS Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Anderson Street
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5465
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5465
Gr: PK-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Hills Chapel School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Cr 2371
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5181
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 Cr 5011
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 365-2629
Gr: PK-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Jumpertown High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
717 Hwy 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-6378
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Thrasher High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
167 Cr 1040
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-5233
Gr: PK-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
38829, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rentiss County Alternative School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
717 Highway 4 West
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 720-9680
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 720-9680
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 38829, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in 38829, MS include Anderson Elementary School, Hills Chapel School and Wheeler High School.
How many public preschools are located in 38829?
5 public preschools are located in 38829.
What is the racial composition of students in 38829?
38829 public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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