The First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten/Preschool strives to help children grow in their knowledge of God and to provide Biblically based academic instruction of the highest quality in an environment that is nurturing.
The First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten/Preschool is a missions church. We believe that just as Jesus, "the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many", we are to do the same.
Our service to Missions as a church should come in one of two forms.
At First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten/Preschool, we are Christians above all else.
This is another way of saying that we believe what followers of Christ have always believed, all over the world.
The basics of the Christian faith are summarized in these three Historic Creeds of Christianity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MS School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
First Presbyterian Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1882
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Grace Transforms
- The First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten/Preschool strives to help children grow in their knowledge of God and to provide Biblically based academic instruction of the highest quality in an environment that is nurturing. The First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten/Preschool is a missions church. We believe that just as Jesus, "the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many", we are to do the same. Our service to Missions as a church should come in one of two forms. At First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten/Preschool, we are Christians above all else. This is another way of saying that we believe what followers of Christ have always believed, all over the world. The basics of the Christian faith are summarized in these three Historic Creeds of Christianity.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Presbyterian Kindergarten's ranking?
First Presbyterian Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for First Presbyterian Kindergarten?
The application deadline for First Presbyterian Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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