For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,003 students in Pascagoula, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pascagoula, MS are Beach Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pascagoula, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pascagoula have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pascagoula, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
633 Market Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6428
Grades: K-4
| 105 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4503 Willow Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6422
Grades: K-4
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3203 Lanier Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6554
Grades: PK-4
| 165 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Dupont Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6559
Grades: PK-4
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4102 Scovel Rd
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6547
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
Rank: #66.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2611 Ingalls Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6431
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #77.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-6552
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Rank: #88.
Trent Lott Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2234 Pascagoula
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6462
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6462
Grades: 5-6
| 510 students
Rank: #99.
Exceptional School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4311 Hospital Road
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-1457
Grades: 1-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pascagoula Opportunity Center
Alternative School
1520 Tucker Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6222
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 938-6222
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pascagoula, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pascagoula, MS include Beach Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Jackson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pascagoula?
10 public elementary schools are located in Pascagoula.
What is the racial composition of students in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pascagoula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pascagoula include: Central Elementary School vs. Arlington Heights Elementary School, Cherokee Elementary School vs. Eastlawn Elementary School, Arlington Heights Elementary School vs. Beach Elementary School
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