The average private school acceptance rate in Mississippi is 86% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Mississippi is Central Holmes Christian School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
99%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 81%
Most Selective Private Schools in Mississippi (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Central Holmes Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
130 Robert E Lee Dr
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3011
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3011
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-2
315 Garrett St
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Presbyterian Christian School
(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
221 Bonhomie Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 599-0444
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 599-0444
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Rank: #77.
Vicksburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1900 Grove St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Cares School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 1-12
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Millcreek School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: Inquire with school
900 1st Avenue N.e.
Magee, MS 39111
(866) 384-0569
Magee, MS 39111
(866) 384-0569
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
5150 Tchulahoma Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
Rank: #1111.
Coast Episcopal School![Coast Episcopal School Photo]( "Coast Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: NS-6
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Bayou Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1291 Crosby Rd
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Faith Christian School![Faith Christian School Photo]( "Faith Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
1191 McDonald Chapel Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 517-2299
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 517-2299
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Cathedral School![Cathedral School Photo]( "Cathedral School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
701 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Central Hinds Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2894 Raymond Bolton Rd
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5568
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5568
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
100 Academy Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
French Camp Academy![French Camp Academy Photo]( "French Camp Academy Photo")
(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 7-12
One Fine Place
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7233
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7233
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-11
184 Friendship Rd
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Gateway Christian Academy![Gateway Christian Academy Photo]( "Gateway Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
2960 Jefferson Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5100 Henryville Rd
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
7400 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-8
1882 Mill Creek Ln SW
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(800) 309-3569
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(800) 309-3569
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
St. Johns Day School![St. Johns Day School Photo - We love SJDS!]( "St. Johns Day School Photo - We love SJDS!")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-6
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5440 Endville Road
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Rank: #2727.
North Delta School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-12
330 Green Wave Lane
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4536
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4536
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
D.b.a. Tunica Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
584 Academy Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1051
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1051
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-6
1501 VFW Road
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 379-9711
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 379-9711
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: 1-6
2607 Highway 82 E
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9511
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9511
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: 7-12
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
124 Academy Cir
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-1395
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-1395
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Grace Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
173 Mcleod Rd
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-8524
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-8524
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Pillow Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
69601 Highway 82 W
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-1266
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-1266
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average private schools acceptance rate?
The Mississippi average private schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked private schools in Mississippi include Central Holmes Christian School, Holy Child Jesus School and New Hope Christian School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Mississippi?
The most selective private high school in Mississippi is Central Holmes Christian School, with an acceptance rate of 25%. The most selective private elementary school is Central Holmes Christian School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
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