For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,110 students in Gautier, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gautier, MS are Gautier Elementary School, Martin Bluff and College Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gautier, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Gautier have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gautier, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gautier Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Magnolia Tree
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8824
Gr: PK-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Martin Bluff
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1306 Roy's Road
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8850
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2617 Ladnier Rd
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 522-8829
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gautier, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gautier, MS include Gautier Elementary School, Martin Bluff and College Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gautier?
3 public preschools are located in Gautier.
What is the racial composition of students in Gautier?
Gautier public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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