For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,129 students in Ellisville, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Ellisville, MS is South Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellisville, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ellisville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ellisville, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Jones Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 Warrior Road
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
Gr: PK-6 | 1,129 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Jones County Learning Center
Alternative School
301 N. Deason Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 428-8800
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 428-8800
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellisville, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellisville, MS include South Jones Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ellisville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ellisville.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellisville?
Ellisville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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