The average private high school acceptance rate in Mississippi is 88% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Mississippi is Central Holmes Christian School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 87%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Mississippi (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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 - 21. - 2.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 107. - 10.
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: #7 - 107. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
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: #11 - 1811. - 18.
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: #11 - 1811. - 18.
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: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
100 Academy Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
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: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-11
184 Friendship Rd
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5100 Henryville Rd
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
7400 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5440 Endville Road
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Rank: #1919.
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: #20 - 2320. - 23.
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: #20 - 2320. - 23.
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: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
124 Academy Cir
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-1395
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-1395
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
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: #24 - 2724. - 27.
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
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
505 Academy Rd
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1548 Highway 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1240 Luckney Road
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-5333
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-5333
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Kirk Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
2621 Carrollton Road
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2791
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2791
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Laurel Christian School
(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
Po Box 8425
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4190
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4190
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Laurel Christian School
(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1200 Hwy 15 North
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Magnolia Heights School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1 Chiefs Dr
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4491
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4491
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Mississippi average private high schools acceptance rate is 88% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked private high schools in Mississippi include Central Holmes Christian School, Presbyterian Christian School and St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
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