Best Mississippi Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 238 private schools serving 50,940 students in Mississippi (there are 1,048 public schools, serving 444,117 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Mississippi are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $5,894 for elementary schools and $6,458 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Mississippi include Pillow Academy, Starkville Academy and St. Alphonsus Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 94% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 19% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
77% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Mississippi Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
4
1,140
29%
12
3,478
9%
32
5,741
15%
8
1,075
7%
11
3,103
16%
4
1,062
15%
11
3,087
12%
7
1,313
16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mississippi?
The best top ranked private schools in Mississippi include Pillow Academy, Starkville Academy and St. Alphonsus Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Mississippi?
238 private schools are located in Mississippi.
How much do private schools cost in Mississippi?
The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $5,894 for elementary schools and $6,458 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Mississippi?
Mississippi private schools are approximately 19% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Mississippi go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Mississippi are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mississippi?
77% of private schools in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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