For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 563 students in 39209, MS.
The top-ranked public charter school in 39209, MS is Ambition Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 39209 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 22% statewide average). Charter schools in 39209, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public charter school average of 98% (majority Black).
Best 39209, MS Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
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%
39209, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
156 Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 39209, MS?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 39209, MS include Ambition Preparatory Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 39209?
1 public charter schools are located in 39209.
What is the racial composition of students in 39209?
39209 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public charter schools average of 98% (majority Black).
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