For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,581 students in Vancleave, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vancleave, MS are Vancleave Middle School, Vancleave Upper Elementary School and Vancleave Lower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vancleave, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vancleave have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vancleave, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vancleave Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 Bull Dog Ln
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Vancleave Upper Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13901 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Gr: 4-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Vancleave Lower Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12602 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Gr: PK-3 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Vancleave, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
13724 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vancleave, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vancleave, MS include Vancleave Middle School, Vancleave Upper Elementary School and Vancleave Lower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vancleave?
3 public elementary schools are located in Vancleave.
What is the racial composition of students in Vancleave?
Vancleave public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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