For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 303 students in Itta Bena, MS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Itta Bena, MS is Leflore County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itta Bena, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Itta Bena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Itta Bena, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leflore County Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 581-3038
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 581-3038
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leflore County Alternative School
Alternative School
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Itta Bena, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Itta Bena, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Itta Bena, MS include Leflore County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Itta Bena?
2 public elementary schools are located in Itta Bena.
What is the racial composition of students in Itta Bena?
Itta Bena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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