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Best Madison County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 10,986 students in Madison County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, MS are Madison Station Elementary School, Mannsdale Upper Elementary School and Mannsdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Madison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
Mannsdale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
443 Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 879-0309
Gr: K-2 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Madison Avenue Upper
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1209 Madison Avenue
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6609
Gr: 3-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1365 Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-4171
Gr: 6-8 | 1,180 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Luther Branson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3903 Highway 16 E
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Germantown Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
439 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-0376
Gr: 6-8 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Camden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4784 Hwy 43 North
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2833
Gr: K-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Madison Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Yandell Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 898-7710
Gr: K-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Madison Avenue Elementary K2
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1199 Madison Avenue
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-2951
Gr: K-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
330 Brame Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-8103
Gr: 3-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Old Town Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1414.
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
357 Old Yazoo Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
364 Martin Luther King Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1616.
Huey L Porter Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1717.
East Flora Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4759 Hwy 22 East
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8724
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Vanburen Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1809
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Nichols Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
529 North Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Ann E. Smith Elementary School
306 S.pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
Gr: PK-2 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Educational Services Center
Alternative School
529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co. Alternative School
Alternative School
300 Industrial Drive South
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7963
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy
Charter School
505 South Union Street
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 206-4544
Gr: K-2 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, MS include Madison Station Elementary School, Mannsdale Upper Elementary School and Mannsdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison County?
24 public elementary schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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