For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,518 students in 39429, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39429, MS are Columbia Elementary School, Columbia Primary School and Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39429 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39429, MS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39429, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Mary Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2362
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2362
Gr: 3-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
913 West Avenue
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7666
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7666
Gr: PK-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
East Marion Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
39429, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Gr: 7-8 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Gr: 4-8
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39429, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39429, MS include Columbia Elementary School, Columbia Primary School and Jefferson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39429?
4 public elementary schools are located in 39429.
What is the racial composition of students in 39429?
39429 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).