For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,411 students in 39090, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39090, MS are Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, Kosciusko Junior High School and Kosciusko Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39090 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39090, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39090, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 4th Avenue
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2264
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2264
Gr: 4-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Kosciusko Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 East Jefferson Street
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3737
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3737
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Kosciusko Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Wells
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-4653
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-4653
Gr: 2-3 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Kosciusko Alternative School
Alternative School
229 West Washington St.
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-1188
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-1188
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
109 Veterans Memorial Drive
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-3364
Gr: PK-1 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39090, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39090, MS include Kosciusko Upper Elementary School, Kosciusko Junior High School and Kosciusko Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39090?
5 public elementary schools are located in 39090.
What is the racial composition of students in 39090?
39090 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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