For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 812 students in 39203, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39203, MS are Galloway Elementary School and Blackburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39203 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39203, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39203, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Blackburn Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
39203, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39203, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39203, MS include Galloway Elementary School and Blackburn Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39203?
2 public elementary schools are located in 39203.
What is the racial composition of students in 39203?
39203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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