For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,146 students in Ridgeland, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ridgeland, MS are Highland Elementary School and Old Town Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeland, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ridgeland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ridgeland, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Brame Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-8103
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-8103
Grades: 3-5
| 675 students
Rank: #22.
Old Town Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-8730
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 S.pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
Grades: PK-2
| 742 students
Ridgeland, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 Pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Grades: K-2
| 651 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ridgeland, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ridgeland, MS include Highland Elementary School and Old Town Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ridgeland, MS?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ridgeland, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeland, MS?
Ridgeland, MS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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