For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,661 students in Clarksdale, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarksdale, MS are Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School, Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School and George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksdale, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarksdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarksdale, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1012 W 2nd Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Gr: K-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Gr: PK-4 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Gr: PK-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Oakhurst Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 West Second Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8560
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8560
Gr: 5-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarksdale, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarksdale, MS include Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School, Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School and George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarksdale?
5 public elementary schools are located in Clarksdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksdale?
Clarksdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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