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).

Best Public Charter Schools in Jackson, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5331 Clinton Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 487-1658
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Smilow Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
787 E Northside Dr.
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Gr: 5-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
Smilow Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
787 E. Northside Dr.
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5340
Gr: K-4 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Reimagine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
309 W. Mcdowell Rd.
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 941-0844
Gr: 5-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Midtown Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4795 Interstate 55 North Front
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 354-7770
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Revive Collegiate
Charter School
5301 Old Canton Rd.
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 345-1310
Gr: K-3 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Jackson, MS?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Jackson, MS include Ambition Preparatory Charter School, Smilow Prep and Smilow Collegiate.
How many public charter schools are located in Jackson?
6 public charter schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public charter schools average of 98% (majority Black).

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