For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,438 students in 39042, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39042, MS are Brandon Elementary School, Brandon Middle School and Stonebridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39042 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39042, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39042, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-4706
Gr: 4-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 College Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998
Gr: 6-8 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Stonebridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Stonebridge Blvd
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287
Gr: 2-3 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center
Alternative School
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
151 Boyce-thompson Dr
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437
Gr: PK-1 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39042, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39042, MS include Brandon Elementary School, Brandon Middle School and Stonebridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39042?
5 public elementary schools are located in 39042.
What is the racial composition of students in 39042?
39042 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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