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Best Mississippi Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 247 private schools serving 55,084 students in Mississippi, versus 1,028 public schools serving 432,864 students (11% of K-12 students attend private schools, vs. national average 10%).
The average private school tuition is $8,178 for elementary schools and $9,048 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
81% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Baptist.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 247
  • # Students Served: 55,084
  • Average Tuition: $8,197
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Mississippi School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 247
  • # Students Served: 55,084
  • Average Tuition: $8,197
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Mississippi School Trends

Top Ranked Mississippi Private Schools (2026-27)

Cathedral School Photo
Cathedral School
Gr: PK-12 | 627 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
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Christ Covenant School Photo
Christ Covenant School
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Presbyterian
752 S Pear Orchard Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
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Christian Collegiate Academy Photo
Christian Collegiate Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
(6)
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Clinton Christian Academy Photo
Clinton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
Christian
101 W Northside Dr
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 910-5990
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Coast Episcopal School Photo
Coast Episcopal School
Gr: NS-6 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
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Desoto Christian Academy Photo
Desoto Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
100 Academy Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
(6)
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Faith Christian School Photo
Faith Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Baptist
1065 McDonald Chapel Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 517-2299
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French Camp Academy Photo
French Camp Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
Presbyterian
One Fine Place
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7233
(1)
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Gateway Christian Academy Photo
Gateway Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
2960 Jefferson Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
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Grace Baptist Academy Photo
Grace Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
(3)
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Mississippi Private School Trends (10-Year)

247
Private Schools
-3.1% (-8 schools) 10-yr
55,084
Students
+4.1% (+2,185 students) 10-yr
$8,197
Avg. Tuition
+39.5% (+$2,323) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-6.3% (-1 student) 10-yr
19%
Students of Color
+5.6% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
247 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year(MS) Total Schools
2025249
2024253
2023238
2022232
2021244
2020255
2019238
2018240
2017232
2016236
2015255
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# Students
55,084 Students
5,690,814 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
2025227179
2024225172
2023221174
2022226185
2021217180
2020209171
2019228175
2018227172
2017234180
2016239178
2015210167
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% Average Students of Color
19%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
202519%34%
202419%34%
202319%33%
202218%33%
202119%32%
202019%32%
201917%31%
201817%31%
201717%32%
201617%32%
201518%32%
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Student By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMississippi
Nursey394
Pre-K7,212
Kind4,320
13,477
23,362
33,282
43,348
53,544
63,425
74,024
83,625
93,623
103,530
113,548
123,448
Not Listed922
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Academics
# Teachers
4,484 Teachers
508,370 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
202512:111:1
202412:111:1
202312:111:1
202212:111:1
202112:111:1
202012:112:1
201912:112:1
201812:112:1
201713:112:1
201613:112:1
201512:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
55%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
202547%55%
202446%54%
202345%54%
202244%54%
202145%54%
202046%54%
201946%53%
201847%53%
201745%53%
201642%52%
201542%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
20251515
20241615
20231615
20221615
20211615
20201615
20191615
20181615
20171615
20161615
20151615
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
20251113
2024812
2023711
2022811
2021711
2020711
2019711
2018711
2017710
2016510
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

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ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
20252426
20242426
20232326
20222426
20212426
20202325
20192425
20182425
20172325
20162325
20152325
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,197
$13,722

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
2025$11,704$15,012
2024$6,759$13,254
2023$5,958$12,626
2022$5,887$12,187
2021$5,682$11,800
2020$5,528$11,512
2019$5,569$11,293
2018$5,440$11,017
2017$5,408$10,708
2016$5,989$10,356
2015$5,874$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
26%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
202526%34%
202426%34%
202323%34%
202223%33%
202125%33%
202023%32%
201923%31%
201823%30%
201721%30%
201622%29%
201521%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,631
$7,264

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
2025$1,631$7,073
2024$1,631$6,930
2023$1,620$6,469
2021$1,320$6,055
2020$1,227$5,921
2019$1,227$5,795
2018$1,227$5,456
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Average Acceptance Rate
92%
85%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
202586%81%
202495%85%
202394%85%
202296%85%
202195%85%
202095%85%
201995%85%
201895%85%
201793%85%
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Students by Ethnicity
0.48
0.65

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Diversity Score Trends

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
20250.480.65
20240.480.65
20230.490.65
20220.470.64
20210.480.64
20200.480.64
20190.480.63
20180.480.63
20170.460.61
20160.450.61
20150.460.61
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# American Indian Students
93 Students
29,815 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,695 Students
264,431 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
20253%5%
20243%5%
20233%5%
20224%4%
20213%4%
20203%4%
20192%4%
20182%4%
20173%4%
20163%4%
20151%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1,229 Students
506,701 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
20252%9%
20242%9%
20232%9%
20222%8%
20212%9%
20202%9%
20192%8%
20182%8%
20171%8%
20161%8%
20151%8%
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# Black Students
5,457 Students
415,622 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
20259%7%
20249%7%
20239%8%
20228%7%
20219%7%
20209%8%
20198%7%
20188%7%
20177%7%
20167%7%
20158%8%
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# White Students
41,472 Students
2,929,758 Students
% White Students
70%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
202570%52%
202470%52%
202369%52%
202270%54%
202170%54%
202070%54%
201970%56%
201870%56%
201771%58%
201672%58%
201571%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
20,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
9,405 Students
1,473,929 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMississippi (MS) AvgNational
202516%26%
202416%26%
202317%25%
202216%25%
202116%25%
202016%24%
201918%24%
201818%23%
201718%22%
201617%22%
201519%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars & Sports
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked private schools in Mississippi include St. Andrew's Episcopal School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Mississippi?
There are 247 private schools are located in Mississippi.
How much do private schools cost in Mississippi?
The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $8,178 for elementary schools and $9,048 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Mississippi?
Approximately 19% of students in Mississippi private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Mississippi go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Mississippi attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mississippi?
81% of private schools in Mississippi are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Baptist.
Which private schools in Mississippi are often viewed compared to one another?

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