For the 2026 school year, there are 10 charter public schools serving 3,977 students in Mississippi.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public schools in Mississippi are Ambition Preparatory Charter School, Smilow Prep and 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 53%), 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 59% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Schools in Mississippi (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5331 Clinton Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 487-1658
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 487-1658
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Smilow Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 E Northside Dr.
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Gr: 5-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
Smilow Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Dr.
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5340
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5340
Gr: K-4 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1012 W 2nd Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Gr: K-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Reimagine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 W. Mcdowell Rd.
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Gr: 5-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Leflore Legacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Midtown Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4795 Interstate 55 North Front
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 354-7770
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 354-7770
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Instant Impact Global Prep
Charter School
319 Us 61 S
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 653-3709
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 653-3709
Gr: K-3 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Revive Collegiate
Charter School
5301 Old Canton Rd.
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 345-1310
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 345-1310
Gr: K-3 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy
Charter School
505 South Union Street
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 206-4544
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 206-4544
Gr: K-2 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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, Smilow Prep and Smilow Collegiate.
How many charter public schools are located in Mississippi?
10 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 59% (majority Black).
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