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2025 Best Elementary Education Schools in Mississippi

11 Colleges in Mississippi
1,177 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in elementary education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #17 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Elementary Education Schools in Mississippi ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,177 degrees in elementary education annually.

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Choosing a Great Elementary Education School

Best Elementary Education Schools in Mississippi The elementary teaching program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Elementary Education rankings. We derive our Best Overall Elementary Education School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Elementary Education Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Master's Degrees in Elementary Teaching

The elementary teaching school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Elementary Education Schools in Mississippi. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Mississippi

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the elementary teaching degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Mississippi Schools in Elementary Teaching

1
Mississippi State crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MS
214 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in elementary education has to take a look at Mississippi State University. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #583 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Mississippi State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 214 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Mississippi State University

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MS
170 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

University of Mississippi is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in elementary education. Ole Miss is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of University. A Best Colleges rank of #550 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ole Miss is a great university overall.

There were roughly 170 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from University of Mississippi

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MS
205 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

University of Southern Mississippi is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 205 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from University of Southern Mississippi

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MS
49 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Mississippi College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in elementary education. MC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Clinton. A Best Colleges rank of #1006 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MC is a great college overall.

There were about 49 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at MC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Mississippi College

5
William Carey University crest
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MS
176 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1152 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means William Carey University is a great university overall.

There were about 176 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from William Carey University

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MS
71 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Delta State University is a small public university located in the remote town of Cleveland. This university ranks 20th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 71 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Delta State University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Delta State University

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MS
42 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Holmes Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Goodman. This college ranks 9th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 42 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Holmes Community College

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MS
44 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Jackson State is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Jackson. This university ranks 16th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 44 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Jackson State University

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MS
33 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

MUW is a small public university located in the town of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #1039 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MUW is a great university overall.

There were about 33 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at MUW in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Mississippi University for Women

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In MS
40 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

ICC is a small public college located in the rural area of Fulton. This college ranks 12th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 40 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at ICC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Itawamba Community College

Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 1,704
North Carolina 710 1,325
Georgia 690 1,651
Virginia 630 901
Tennessee 624 456
South Carolina 530 500
Kentucky 518 863
Alabama 500 1,295
Louisiana 489 401
Arkansas 466 551
West Virginia 410 269

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Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Secondary Education 466
Teacher Education 234
Teacher Development & Methodology 109
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 80
Online Educator/Online Teaching 59
Early Childhood Education 24

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