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Best Hinds County Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,872 students in Hinds County, MS.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hinds County, MS are Ambition Preparatory Charter School, Joel E. Smilow Prep and Joel E Smilow Collegiate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinds County, MS public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 22% statewide average). Charter schools in Hinds County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public charter school average of 98% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hinds County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5331 Clinton Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 487-1658
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Gr: 5-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
787 E. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Gr: K-4 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
Reimagine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
309 W Mcdowell Rd
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Gr: 5-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Midtown Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4759 I 55
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-7770
Gr: 4-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Instant Impact Global Prep
Charter School
319 Us Hwy 61 South
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 653-3709
Gr: K-2 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Revive
Charter School
5301 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 345-1310
Gr: K-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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Hinds County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bailey Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
1900 North State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5343
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Baker Elementary School (Closed 2023)
300 East Santa Clair Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4327
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Barr Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1593 W Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
Gr: PK-5
Bradley Elementary School (Closed 2013)
2601 Ivanhoe Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3507
Gr: 3-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Brinkley Middle School (Closed 2023)
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Brown Elementary School (Closed 2023)
146 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5326
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Carver Middle School (Closed 2005)
560 Port Gibson St.
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5006
Gr: 7-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
George Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1020 Hunter Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hardy Middle School (Closed 2023)
545 Ellis Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5362
Gr: 6-8
Hinds Ahs High School (Closed 2015)
34175 Highway 18, 34175 Highwa
Utica, MS 39175
(601) 885-7083
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Lismore Colony Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3513
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Mcleod West Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3535 Albermarle Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3573
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Middle School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Middle School For The Deaf Secondary (Closed 2023)
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Middle School For The Deaf Sped (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1253 Eastover Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Morrison Academic Advancement Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1224 Eminence Row
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Gr: 1-7
Poindexter Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Raines Elementary School (Closed 2024)
156 Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Raymond Elementary School (Closed 2023)
417 Palestine Road
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-0213
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Renville Cty. W. Middle School (Closed 2023)
330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4336
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rowan Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
136 E Ash Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-5221
Gr: 6-8
Siwell Middle School (Closed 2023)
1983 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 923-2550
Gr: 6-8
Watkins Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3915 Watkins Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3594
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Whitten Middle School (Closed 2024)
210 Daniel Lake Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-4309
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Woodville Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2930 Mcdowell Road Extension
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 charter schools in Hinds County, MS?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hinds County, MS include Ambition Preparatory Charter School, Joel E. Smilow Prep and Joel E Smilow Collegiate.
How many public charter schools are located in Hinds County?
7 public charter schools are located in Hinds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinds County?
Hinds County public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public charter schools average of 98% (majority Black).

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