For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,457 students in 39465, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39465, MS are Petal Elementary 3-4, Petal Upper Elementary School and Runnelstown School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39465 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39465, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39465, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petal Elementary 3-4
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1179 Hwy 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-9400
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-9400
Gr: 3-4 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Petal Upper Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Hillcrest Loop
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-7660
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 584-7660
Gr: 5-6 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Runnelstown School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9214 Highway 42
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 544-2811
Gr: K-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
60 Herrington Road
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 554-7244
Gr: PK-2 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39465, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39465, MS include Petal Elementary 3-4, Petal Upper Elementary School and Runnelstown School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39465?
4 public elementary schools are located in 39465.
What is the racial composition of students in 39465?
39465 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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