For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 471 students in Leland, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leland, MS are Edna M Scott Elementary School and Leland School Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leland, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Leland, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edna M Scott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Third Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5013
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5013
Gr: 1-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Leland School Park
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Milam Street
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5017
Leland, MS 38756
(662) 686-5017
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Leland, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leland, MS include Edna M Scott Elementary School and Leland School Park.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Leland.
What is the racial composition of students in Leland?
Leland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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