For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,193 students in 39520, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39520, MS are North Bay Elementary School, Bay Waveland Middle School and South Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39520 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39520, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39520, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Bay Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Gr: 3-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Bay Waveland Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 463-0315
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 463-0315
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39520, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39520, MS include North Bay Elementary School, Bay Waveland Middle School and South Hancock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39520?
3 public elementary schools are located in 39520.
What is the racial composition of students in 39520?
39520 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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