For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 717 students in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belhaven are Barack Obama Elementary School, Wells Apac Elementary School and Bailey Apac Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 N. Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Wells Apac Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
Gr: 4-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Bailey Apac Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7020 Us 49 North
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3609
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson, MS include Barack Obama Elementary School, Wells Apac Elementary School and Bailey Apac Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson?
the neighborhood of Belhaven, Jackson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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