For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,423 students in 39204, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39204, MS are Lester Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Wilkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 39204 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39204, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39204, MS ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 Oakhurst Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Isable Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Reimagine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Mcdowell Rd
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Gr: 5-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Court School
Alternative School
940 East Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Gr: 1-12
39204, Mississippi ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1020 Hunter Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2930 Mcdowell Road Extension
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39204, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39204, MS include Lester Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Wilkins Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39204?
6 public elementary schools are located in 39204.
What is the racial composition of students in 39204?
39204 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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