Top 3 Best Desoto County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 3,478 students in Desoto County, MS (there are 42 public schools, serving 34,469 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Desoto County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Desoto County, MS include Sacred Heart School, Northpoint Christian School and Desoto Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
75% of private schools in Desoto County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Desoto County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Desoto Christian Academy
Desoto Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
100 Academy Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Grades: PK-12
| 370 students
Northpoint Christian School
(Baptist)
(4)
7400 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5068
Grades: PK-12
| 970 students
Northstar Academy
Northstar Academy Photo - Semiprofessional ballerina and NorthStar student Bethany artfully captures the possibilities that come alive when you choose NorthStar Academy! Real People. Real Places. Real Ministry.
(Christian)
3790 Goodman Road East
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 892-4380
Grades: 4-12
| 1,435 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
5150 Tchulahoma Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Bethel Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
6001 Goodman Rd
Walls, MS 38680
(662) 781-7777
Grades: K-11
| 47 students
Cross Creek Christian Academy
Cross Creek Christian Academy Photo - Our small class sizes lead to greater understanding with ample time to interact and receive instruction.
(Baptist)
(2)
4105 Goodman Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-0525
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Greenbrook Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8238 Greenbrook Pkwy
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-0647
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
Hernando Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(2)
11 E Center St
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-2777
Grades: PK-K
| 71 students
Independent School Of Thought
Alternative School
961 Vinson Rd
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 469-9366
Grades: 1-12
| 28 students
Living Word Ministry
Alternative School (Christian)
6995 Star Landing Rd
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
(662) 781-4862
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Park Academy School-parkwood Behavioral Health
Alternative School
8135 Goodman
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-7104
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Southaven KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4900 Getwell Rd.
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 892-1988
Grades: NS-PK
| students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Desoto County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Desoto County, MS include Sacred Heart School, Northpoint Christian School and Desoto Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Desoto County, MS?
12 private schools are located in Desoto County, MS.
How diverse are private schools in Desoto County, MS?
Desoto County, MS private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Desoto County, MS go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Desoto County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Desoto County, MS?
75% of private schools in Desoto County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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