For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,550 students in Vancleave, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vancleave, MS are Vancleave Middle School, Vancleave Upper Elementary School and Vancleave Lower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vancleave, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vancleave have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vancleave, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vancleave Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 Bulldog Lane
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Vancleave Upper Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13901 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3838
Grades: 4-5
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Vancleave Lower Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12602 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 283-3900
Grades: K-3
| 657 students
Vancleave, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
13724 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-2177
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vancleave, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vancleave, MS include Vancleave Middle School, Vancleave Upper Elementary School and Vancleave Lower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vancleave?
3 public elementary schools are located in Vancleave.
What is the racial composition of students in Vancleave?
Vancleave public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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