For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,616 students in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fondren are Joel E. Smilow Prep, Joel E Smilow Collegiate and Boyd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 43% statewide average).
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 Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Grades: K-4
| 569 students
Rank: #33.
Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4531 Broadmeadow Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3504
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3504
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS include Joel E. Smilow Prep, Joel E Smilow Collegiate and Boyd Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson?
the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson 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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