For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,087 students in Oktibbeha County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Oktibbeha County, MS is West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oktibbeha County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Oktibbeha County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Oktibbeha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
127 Sturgis-maben Road
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Greenfield Drive
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4150
Gr: PK-1 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oktibbeha County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oktibbeha County, MS include West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oktibbeha County?
2 public preschools are located in Oktibbeha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oktibbeha County?
Oktibbeha County public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Oktibbeha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oktibbeha County include: West Elementary School vs. Sudduth Elementary School
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