For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,337 students in Saltillo, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Saltillo, MS are Saltillo High School and Saltillo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saltillo, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Saltillo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saltillo, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saltillo High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 Tiger Dr.
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5466
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5466
Gr: 9-13 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Saltillo Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
424 South 3rd Street
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-2211
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-2211
Gr: 3-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
1806 Hwy 45 N, P.o. Box 1525
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-3724
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-3724
Gr: PK-2 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saltillo, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Saltillo, MS include Saltillo High School and Saltillo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saltillo?
3 public schools are located in Saltillo.
What is the racial composition of students in Saltillo?
Saltillo public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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