For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 518 students in Port Gibson, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Port Gibson, MS is A. W. Watson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Gibson, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Port Gibson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Port Gibson, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A. W. Watson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 Anthony St.
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Port Gibson, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
880 Anthony Street
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Gr: PK-3 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Port Gibson, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Port Gibson, MS include A. W. Watson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Port Gibson?
1 public preschools are located in Port Gibson.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Gibson?
Port Gibson public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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