For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,423 students in 39204, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39204, MS are Lester Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Reimagine Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39204 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39204, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
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 39204, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Oakhurst Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4339
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
699 W. Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Reimagine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Mcdowell Rd
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Grades: 5-8
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Isable Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Court School
Alternative School
940 East Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
39204, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 Hunter Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
2930 Mcdowell Road Extension
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39204, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39204, MS include Lester Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Reimagine Prep.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39204?
6 public elementary schools are located in 39204.
What is the racial composition of students in 39204?
39204 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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