For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,834 students in 39503, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39503, MS are Lizana Elementary School, Harrison Central Elementary School and Lyman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 39503 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39503, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39503, MS ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lizana Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701
Gr: K-3 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14222 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13500 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-5359
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-5359
Gr: K-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11391 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
Gr: 4-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10453 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Bel Aire Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10531 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436
Gr: K-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14111 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4715 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 864-8944
Gr: K-8 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
39503, Mississippi ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14426 James Bond Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39503, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39503, MS include Lizana Elementary School, Harrison Central Elementary School and Lyman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39503?
9 public elementary schools are located in 39503.
What is the racial composition of students in 39503?
39503 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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