For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 977 students in 39212, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39212, MS are Shirley Elementary School, Peeples Middle School and Oak Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39212 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39212, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 58% (majority Black).
Best 39212, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #22.
Peeples Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Belvedere Drive
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Oak Forest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1831 Smallwood Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4330
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4330
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
39212, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 East Santa Clair Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
210 Daniel Lake Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39212, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39212, MS include Shirley Elementary School, Peeples Middle School and Oak Forest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39212?
3 public elementary schools are located in 39212.
What is the racial composition of students in 39212?
39212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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