For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,808 students in 39566, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39566, MS are Ocean Springs High School, Oak Park Elementary School and Pecan Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39566 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39566, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39566, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Springs High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Grades: 9-12
| 1,951 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Grades: K-3
| 483 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
504 Hanley Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-2851
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-2851
Grades: K-3
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4263
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4263
Grades: K-3
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean Springs Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Hanshaw Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-6210
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-6210
Grades: 7-8
| 964 students
Rank: #66.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2320 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4367
Grades: 4-6
| 1,271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Voc Center
Vocational School
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-3411
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-3411
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39566, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39566, MS include Ocean Springs High School, Oak Park Elementary School and Pecan Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39566?
7 public schools are located in 39566.
What is the racial composition of students in 39566?
39566 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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