For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,570 students in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Fondren are Smilow Prep, Smilow Collegiate and Boyd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smilow Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 E Northside Dr.
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5330
Gr: 5-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Smilow Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 E. Northside Dr.
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5340
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 524-5340
Gr: K-4 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4531 Broadmeadow Street
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3504
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 987-3504
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson, MS include Smilow Prep, Smilow Collegiate and Boyd Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson?
the neighborhood of Fondren, Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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