For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 597 students in Prentiss, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Prentiss, MS is J. E. Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prentiss, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prentiss have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Prentiss, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. E. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 J E Johnson Road
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-8149
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-8149
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
2429 Mississippi Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Prentiss, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Prentiss, MS include J. E. Johnson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prentiss?
2 public elementary schools are located in Prentiss.
What is the racial composition of students in Prentiss?
Prentiss public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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