2026 Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools in Mississippi

Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their kindergarten/preschool education & teaching programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools in Mississippi

Best Schools for Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall kindergarten/preschool education & teaching education in Mississippi.

Top Schools in Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching

1

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Degrees Awarded

$39,917 Median Starting Salary

Jackson State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools. Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. Jackson State University graduates 51% of students within six years. There were roughly 34 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State University in the most recent data year. Kindergarten/preschool Education & Teaching graduates of Jackson State University earn a median of $39,917 early in their careers. Jackson State University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Get the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching details for Jackson State University

2

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Degrees Awarded

27% 6-Year Graduation Rate

A rank of #2 makes Mississippi Valley State University one of the top schools for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Itta Bena. The six-year graduation rate is 27%. Mississippi Valley State University awarded about 12 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching from Mississippi Valley State University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.