For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,568 students in 39564, MS (there are 6 private schools, serving 393 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 39564, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39564, MS are St. Martin High School, St. Martin East Elementary School and St. Martin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39564 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39564, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39564, MS Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Martin High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,320 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
St. Martin East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7508 Rose Farm Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Gr: PK-3 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
St. Martin Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
St. Martin Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3555
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3555
Gr: 4-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
39564, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
711 Magnolia Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Gr: 5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39564, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39564, MS include St. Martin High School, St. Martin East Elementary School and St. Martin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39564?
4 public schools are located in 39564.
What percentage of students in 39564 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 39564 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39564?
39564 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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