Best Columbus Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,150 students in Columbus, MS (there are 17 public schools, serving 6,506 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Columbus, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Columbus, MS is Heritage Academy.
80% of private schools in Columbus, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Columbus Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Grades: PK-12
| 501 students
9th Street Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1016 9th Street S
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-4646
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
Annunciation Catholic School
Annunciation Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
Grades: NS-8
| 200 students
Columbus Christian School, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2401 7th Street N
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-5600
Grades: NS-PK
| 138 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Baptist)
100 Victory Loop
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 327-7744
Grades: PK-12
| 291 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbus, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Columbus, MS is Heritage Academy.
How many private schools are located in Columbus, MS?
5 private schools are located in Columbus, MS.
How diverse are private schools in Columbus, MS?
Columbus, MS private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Columbus, MS go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Columbus, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus, MS?
80% of private schools in Columbus, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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