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Best Mississippi Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 54 blue ribbon public schools serving 34,105 students in Mississippi.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Mississippi are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Bayou View Elementary School and Northshore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Mississippi (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7446
Gr: PK-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bayou View Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4898 Washington Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 865-4625
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
110 Northshore Pkwy
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 992-5279
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madison Station Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
459 Reunion Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Gr: K-5 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mannsdale Upper Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
371 Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 879-3433
Gr: 3-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Lewisburg Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1717 Craft Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-8750
Gr: 2-3 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
285 Hwy 469 N
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
Gr: 3-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
D'iberville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4540 Brodie Road
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-2807
Gr: K-3 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 N. Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1010.
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Gr: 4-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Magnolia Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3500 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4263
Gr: K-3 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5847
Gr: PK-3 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5192 Menge Ave
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-4364
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
New Site High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Hwy. 4 East
New Site, MS 38859
(662) 728-5205
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1616.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Gr: 4-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Petal High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1145 Highway 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 545-1229
Gr: 9-13 | 1,321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Poplarville High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8424
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9509 Wolfe Rd
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
West Lincoln School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
948 Jackson Liberty Drive Sw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4600
Gr: K-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2121.
North Bay Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1825 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6166
Gr: K-4 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5198 Old Highway11
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-7232
Gr: 9-13 | 1,744 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Long Beach Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
204 N Cleveland Avenue
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3370
Gr: 7-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2424.
Woolmarket Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12513 John Lee Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-5640
Gr: K-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Center Hill High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13250 Kirk Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
Gr: 9-13 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
Saucier Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24052 First Street
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 832-2440
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Caledonia High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
111 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Pass Christian High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
720 W. North Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-2008
Gr: 9-13 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2929.
Center Hill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13662 Center Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-7705
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3030.
Biloxi High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 435-6105
Gr: 9-13 | 1,668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3131.
Wells Apac Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Gr: 4-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3232.
Ripley High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 S Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3333.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1652 East Central Ave
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 928-5473
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3434.
Della Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
209 Commonwealth Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Gr: 2-3 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3535.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Gr: 6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Mississippi include Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts, Bayou View Elementary School and Northshore Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Mississippi?
54 blue ribbon public schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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