The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mississippi are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Bayou View Elementary School and Northshore Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top-ranked public elementary schools are Hernando, Kiln and Long Beach.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Mississippi is 53%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 42%.
Top-Ranked Public Elementary Schools in Mississippi (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bayou View Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
4898 Washington Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
110 Northshore Pkwy
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madison Station Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
459 Reunion Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mannsdale Upper Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-5
371 Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 879-3433
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 879-3433
Rank: #66.
Lizana Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Rank: #77.
Madison Avenue Upper
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-5
1209 Madison Avenue
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6609
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6609
Rank: #88.
Lewisburg Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: 2-3
1717 Craft Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-8750
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-8750
Rank: #99.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: 3-5
285 Hwy 469 N
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
D'iberville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-3
4540 Brodie Road
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2807
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2807
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 68% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
16237 Old Woolmarket Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 396-3674
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 396-3674
Rank: #1212.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
750 N. Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Rank: #1313.
Bovina Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
5 Willow Creek Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 619-4454
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 619-4454
Rank: #1414.
Lewisburg Intermediate School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4-5
1711 Craft Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6180
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6180
Rank: #1515.
West Union Attendance Center
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 10%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-12
1610 St Hwy 30 West
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-4982
Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 534-4982
Rank: #1616.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-4
633 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Rank: #1717.
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 10%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hernando Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 63% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
700 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 78% (Top 10%)
Reading: 68% (Top 5%)
Grades: 2-3
451 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Rank: #2020.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading: 66% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4-5
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Magnolia Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-3
3500 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4263
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4263
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-3
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5847
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5847
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-3
504 Hanley Rd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2851
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2851
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
5192 Menge Ave
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Rank: #2525.
Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-3
214 St Augustine Drive
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Rank: #2626.
Hernando Hills Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 10%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: 2-3
570 Old Mcingvale Road
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-9117
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-9117
Rank: #2727.
French Camp Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-6
300 Church Street
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7102
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7102
Rank: #2828.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4-5
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Rank: #2929.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading: 62% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
1365 Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-4171
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-4171
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Hancock North Central School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
6122 Cuevas Town Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Luther Branson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
3903 Highway 16 E
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Rank: #3232.
Lewisburg Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 59% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
2605 Highway 305 S
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 76% (Top 10%)
Reading: 63% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
9509 Wolfe Rd
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Oak Grove Central Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading: 73% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4-5
893 Oak Grove Road
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4180
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4180
Rank: #3535.
West Lincoln School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 76% (Top 10%)
Reading: 62% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
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