For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,784 students in Waynesboro, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Waynesboro, MS are Clara School, Beat Four School and Waynesboro Riverview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Waynesboro, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clara School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Clara School Rd
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2065
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2065
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Beat Four School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Highway 84 West
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Waynesboro Riverview School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Wayne Central School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waynesboro, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waynesboro, MS include Clara School, Beat Four School and Waynesboro Riverview School.
How many public preschools are located in Waynesboro?
4 public preschools are located in Waynesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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