For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,583 students in Bolivar County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bolivar County, MS are Bell Academy, Hayes Cooper Center and Casper E Hall. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bolivar County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bolivar County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bolivar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bell Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1016 Taylor Street
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Hayes Cooper Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Martin L. King
Cleveland, MS 38733
(662) 748-2734
Cleveland, MS 38733
(662) 748-2734
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Casper E Hall
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 School St
Duncan, MS 38740
(662) 337-6523
Duncan, MS 38740
(662) 337-6523
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Parks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Terrace Road
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3166
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3166
Gr: PK-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
I. T. Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Martin L. King Drive
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
(662) 333-8952
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
(662) 333-8952
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
600 Cross Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4528
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4528
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bolivar County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bolivar County, MS include Bell Academy, Hayes Cooper Center and Casper E Hall.
How many public preschools are located in Bolivar County?
6 public preschools are located in Bolivar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bolivar County?
Bolivar County public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Bolivar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bolivar County include: Hayes Cooper Center vs. Bell Academy, Bell Academy vs. Hayes Cooper Center, Nailor Elementary School vs. Bell Academy
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