For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 631 students in Aberdeen, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aberdeen, MS are Aberdeen Elementary School and Belle Shivers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aberdeen, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Aberdeen, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 W. Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Shivers Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Aberdeen, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aberdeen Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
605 West Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-3012
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-3012
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
518 West Commerce
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4715
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4715
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Grades: 4-5
| 213 students
316 North Franklin St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
316 N Franklin
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Aberdeen, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aberdeen, MS include Aberdeen Elementary School and Belle Shivers Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aberdeen?
2 public elementary schools are located in Aberdeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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