French Camp Academy is one of the best boarding schools in Mississippi, but it goes further than simply providing quality education. In fact, our mission is: French Camp Academy, a Christ-centered home and school, exists to serve young people and families for the glory of God.
FCA serves young people who are looking for a fresh start in life! Feeling lost in the crowd, then French Camp may be just the place for you. French Camp's home-like atmosphere provides a venue for students to continue their education in preparation for future educational opportunities while learning from a Christian world and life view, thereby discovering who they are, their purpose in life, and all their unique qualities endowed by God.
Nestled in the southern pines of Mississippi, French Camp Academy offers life transforming activities through academics, athletics, astronomy, horsemanship, short-term mission trips, living life together, and many other adventures geared toward shaping you into the fantastic person God designed you to be.
Discover French Camp today, and rediscover who you are! One of the best Mississippi Boarding Schools!.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,000
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
French Camp Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1885
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
Average Class Size
19 students
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants/shorts and shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,000
Tuition Notes
A sliding-fee scale is used based on family income.
% on Financial Aid
75%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Davette Henning
Admissions Associate
Mitzi Watkins
Endowment Size
$50 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
AstronomyChristian Bible Studies
Mission TripsService Projects
Club or Organization:
Beta Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoralPottery
Travel Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CanoeingEquestrian
FishingPaint Ball
Quarter Horse Barrel RacingSwimming
Table Tennis
School Notes
- Co-ed Christianboarding school for students looking for fresh beginnings
- Work-based educational program for career focus
- Largest observatory in Mississippi
- 2013 State Championship Football and competitive athletics
- 2021/22/23/23/24 Girls Track & Field Champions
- 4-H Barrel Racing Team with 38,000 square foot covered riding arena
- An affordable Mississippi boarding school
- Located on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway
- 900 acreswith walking wildernesstrails
- 30-acre lake with a ropes course and zip line
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does French Camp Academy cost?
French Camp Academy's tuition is approximately $20,000 for private students.
What schools are French Camp Academy often compared to?
French Camp Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Old Dominion Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of French Camp Academy?
The acceptance rate of French Camp Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
What sports does French Camp Academy offer?
French Camp Academy offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track and Wrestling.
What is French Camp Academy's ranking?
French Camp Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for French Camp Academy?
The application deadline for French Camp Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to French Camp Academy is Winston Academy (18.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lighthouse Christian Academy (19.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
62.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
319 N Madison St
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2304
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2304
19.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Holmes Christian School
(Christian)
130 Robert E Lee Dr
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3011
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3011
38.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
61.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5096 Highway 49 S
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(769) 232-1909
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(769) 232-1909
90.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 86 students
School Reviews
5 8/22/2025
For over 20 years I have had the privilege of working for French Camp Academy students helping provide for their residential and day student needs. Senior surveys consistently express how much care and love students feel from staff, teachers, and house parents. Whether it is creating team-building games in the woods leveraging ropes course elements, reading stories together in student homes at night, or creatively teaching concepts in the classroom, students leave FCA knowing they are valued and loved.
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