For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 charter public schools serving 3,245 students in Mississippi.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Mississippi are Ambition Preparatory Charter School, Joel E. Smilow Prep and Joel E Smilow Collegiate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Schools in Mississippi (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5331 Clinton Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 487-1658
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 487-1658
Grades: K-4
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Grades: K-4
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
Reimagine Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Mcdowell Rd
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Grades: 5-8
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Clarksdale Collegiate
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 W 2nd Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Grades: K-6
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Leflore Legacy Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Washington Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-3697
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #77.
Midtown Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4759 I 55
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 354-7770
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 354-7770
Grades: 4-8
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
Revive Collegiate
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
5301 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 345-1310
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 345-1310
Grades: K-1
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked charter public schools in Mississippi include Ambition Preparatory Charter School, Joel E. Smilow Prep and Joel E Smilow Collegiate.
How many charter public schools are located in Mississippi?
8 charter public schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi charter public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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