For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,558 students in 38606, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38606, MS are Batesville Elementary School, Batesville Middle School and Batesville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38606 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38606, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38606, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batesville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4596
Gr: PK-1 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-1924
Gr: 4-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Batesville Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 College St.
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-7834
Gr: 2-3 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Batesville Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4503
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
South Panola Alternative School
Alternative School
507 Tiger Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-3706
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-3706
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38606, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38606, MS include Batesville Elementary School, Batesville Middle School and Batesville Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38606?
5 public elementary schools are located in 38606.
What is the racial composition of students in 38606?
38606 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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