For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 611 students in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Belhaven are Barack H Obama Elementary School, Ida B. Wells Apac School and Bailey Middle Apac School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barack H Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
750 N Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5333
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Ida B. Wells Apac School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Grades: 4-5
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Bailey Middle Apac School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS include Barack H Obama Elementary School, Ida B. Wells Apac School and Bailey Middle Apac School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson?
the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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