For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 642 students in Tunica, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tunica, MS are Tunica Middle School and Tunica Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tunica, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tunica have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tunica, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tunica Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2486 Us Hwy 61 N, P O Box 967
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-4224
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-4224
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Tunica Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 School Street
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1442
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1442
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Tcs Alternative School
Alternative School
1100 Rosa Fort Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1343
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tunica, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tunica, MS include Tunica Middle School and Tunica Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tunica?
3 public elementary schools are located in Tunica.
What is the racial composition of students in Tunica?
Tunica public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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