For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,459 students in Vicksburg, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vicksburg, MS are Bovina Elementary School, Bowmar Avenue School and Warrenton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vicksburg, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vicksburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vicksburg, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bovina Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5 Willow Creek Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 619-4453
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 619-4453
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Bowmar Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
912 Bowmar Avenue
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2486
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2486
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Warrenton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 Belva Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-7549
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-7549
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6530 Nailor Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1271
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1271
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
999 Highway 27 S
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3874
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3874
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
Rank: #66.
Sherman Ave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2145 Sherman Ave.
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-2409
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-2409
Grades: PK-2
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Vicksburg Intermediate
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Dana Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-4199
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-4199
Grades: 3-6
| 381 students
Rank: #88.
Warren Central Intermediate
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2147 Sherman Ave
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-5656
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-5656
Grades: 3-6
| 329 students
Rank: #99.
Dana Road Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1247 Dana Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 619-2340
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 619-2340
Grades: PK-2
| 434 students
Vicksburg, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Alternative Programs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2406 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-5122
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-5122
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
755 Hwy 27 South
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2914
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2914
Grades: 9
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vicksburg, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vicksburg, MS include Bovina Elementary School, Bowmar Avenue School and Warrenton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vicksburg?
9 public elementary schools are located in Vicksburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Vicksburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Vicksburg include: Vicksburg Intermediate vs. Warren Central Intermediate, Warren Central Intermediate vs. Vicksburg Intermediate, Bovina Elementary School vs. Beechwood Elementary School
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