For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,152 students in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS.
The top ranked public charter schools in Fondren are Joel E. Smilow Prep and Joel E Smilow Collegiate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Mississippi public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 22% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public charter school average of 98% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Grades: K-4
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS include Joel E. Smilow Prep and Joel E Smilow Collegiate.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson?
the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public charter schools average of 98% (majority Black).
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