For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,834 students in 39503, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39503, MS are Lizana Elementary School, Harrison Central Elementary School and Lyman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39503 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39503, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39503, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lizana Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Gr: K-3 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14222 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13500 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-5359
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-5359
Gr: K-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11391 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Gr: 4-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10453 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Bel Aire Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10531 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Gr: K-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14111 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Gr: K-8 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
39503, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14426 James Bond Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39503, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39503, MS include Lizana Elementary School, Harrison Central Elementary School and Lyman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39503?
9 public elementary schools are located in 39503.
What is the racial composition of students in 39503?
39503 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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