For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 3,103 students in Madison County, MS (there are 33 public schools, serving 16,103 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Madison County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, MS include Christ Covenant School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School and Madison Ridgeland Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is same as the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
Top Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Christ Covenant School![Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.]( "Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.")
(Christian)
752 S Pear Orchard Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
315 Garrett St
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
Grades: K-2
| 59 students
Madison Ridgeland Academy
(Christian)
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-4455
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-4455
Grades: PK-12
| 1,177 students
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Grades: NS-12
| students
St. Joseph Catholic School![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.")
(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
400 Cox Ferry Rd. (cox Ferry Road)
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8517
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8517
Grades: PK-12
| 379 students
Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
444 Northpark Dr
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
Grades: K
| 42 students
642 Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-0474
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-0474
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
1585 Old Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Madison County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Heritage School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
550 Sunnybrook Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-7163
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-7163
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Madison County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, MS include Christ Covenant School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School and Madison Ridgeland Academy.
How many private schools are located in Madison County, MS?
11 private schools are located in Madison County, MS.
How diverse are private schools in Madison County, MS?
Madison County, MS private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Madison County, MS go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Madison County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
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