For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,504 students in Lauderdale County, MS (there are 22 public schools, serving 10,148 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Lauderdale County, MS include Russell Christian Academy and Lamar School.
Top Ranked Lauderdale County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Russell Christian Academy
(Christian)
1844d Highway 11 And 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-5888
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-5888
Grades: PK-12
| 421 students
Calvary Road Christian School
(Baptist)
3917 7th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(703) 971-8004
Meridian, MS 39307
(703) 971-8004
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Community Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6256 Highway 39 N
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-0715
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-0715
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
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Daycare / Preschool
4706 Broadmoor Dr.
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-8166
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-8166
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The Pentecostal Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1811 Old Marion Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-7375
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-7375
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
2700 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Lauderdale County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Lauderdale County, MS include Russell Christian Academy and Lamar School.
How many private schools are located in Lauderdale County, MS?
7 private schools are located in Lauderdale County, MS.
How diverse are private schools in Lauderdale County, MS?
Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County, MS go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
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