For the 2025 school year, there are 2 special education public elementary schools serving 110 students in Mississippi.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Mississippi are Middle School For The Blind and Middle School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Mississippi (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8200
Grades: PK-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Middle School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 984-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Mississippi include Middle School For The Blind and Middle School For The Deaf.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Mississippi?
2 special education public elementary schools are located in Mississippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi?
Mississippi special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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