For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 812 students in 39203, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39203, MS are Galloway Elementary School and Blackburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39203 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39203, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39203, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Blackburn Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
39203, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5304
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39203, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39203, MS include Galloway Elementary School and Blackburn Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39203?
2 public elementary schools are located in 39203.
What is the racial composition of students in 39203?
39203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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