For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 639 students in Indianola, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Indianola, MS are Lockard Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianola, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Indianola have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianola, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockard Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 College Avenue
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Gr: K-3 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1250
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1250
Gr: 4-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Indianola Academic Achievement
Alternative School
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Gr: K-12
Indianola, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 E Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-1852
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-1852
Gr: 9 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
701 East Chapman
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1230
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1230
Gr: 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Indianola, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Indianola, MS include Lockard Elementary School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Indianola?
3 public elementary schools are located in Indianola.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianola?
Indianola public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).