Best Jackson Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,875 students in Jackson, MS.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Jackson, MS are Ambition Preparatory Charter School, Smilow Prep and Smilow Collegiate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jackson, MS public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 22% statewide average). Charter schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public charter school average of 98% (majority Black).