The average private preschool 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%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 85%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Mississippi (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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 - 31. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: PK-12
201 Park Place Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 939-6229
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 939-6229
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
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: #13 - 2113. - 21.
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: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
100 Academy Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-11
184 Friendship Rd
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
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: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5100 Henryville Rd
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
7400 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
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: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5440 Endville Road
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Rank: #2222.
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: #23 - 2523. - 25.
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: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
124 Academy Cir
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-1395
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-1395
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
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: #26 - 2926. - 29.
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: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
505 Academy Rd
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1548 Highway 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1240 Luckney Road
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-5333
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-5333
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 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: #30 - 3830. - 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: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Mississippi average private preschools acceptance rate is 86% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Mississippi?
The top ranked private preschools in Mississippi include Central Holmes Christian School, New Hope Christian School and Presbyterian Christian School.
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