For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 552 students in Lake, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake, MS are Lake Elementary School and Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 School Street
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3011
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1770 East Scott Road
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3614
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Lake, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Lake, MS 39092
(601) 775-3248
Gr: K-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake, MS include Lake Elementary School and Lake Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake?
Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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