Benton Academy

Benton Academy, through its curricula and school activities, is dedicated to the preparation of all students to a standard of excellence and Christ-like values.
We believe the school exists primarily for the students and that learning is an individual and continuing process.
We believe that the aim of private education is to provide for each child, regardless of ability or environment, the opportunity to develop to his/her maximum potential in mental maturity, moral values, physical fitness, emotional stability, social development, civic responsibility, and spiritual awareness.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
251 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Benton Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Making The Potential Reality
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Benton Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Manchester Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Benton Academy?
The application deadline for Benton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $11,056 for elementary schools and $11,585 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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