The average private school in Mississippi was founded around 1965 (2025).
The oldest private school in Mississippi is Cathedral School, founded in 1847.
Year Founded Range: 1847
1953
Avg. Year Founded: 1906
Oldest Private Schools in Mississippi (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Cathedral School![Cathedral School Photo]( "Cathedral School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1847
Grades: PK-12
701 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
Rank: #22.
Saint Stanislaus High School![Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus]( "Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus")
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1854
Grades: 7-12
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: PK-12
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Vicksburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: PK-12
1900 Grove St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Rank: #55.
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)
Founding Date: 1870
Grades: 7-12
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Presbyterian Child Development Program
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: PK-K
1 John Calvin Circle
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 332-1214
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 332-1214
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: PK-6
2700 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
First Presbyterian Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: NS-PK
4901 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-0303
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-0303
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: PK-6
3704 Quinn Dr
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-7207
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-7207
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: PK-12
520 Watts Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3353
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3353
Rank: #1111.
St. Alphonsus Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: PK-6
504 Jackson Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
Rank: #1212.
French Camp Academy![French Camp Academy Photo]( "French Camp Academy Photo")
(Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: 7-12
One Fine Place
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7233
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7233
Rank: #1313.
Holy Family Academy
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: PK-K
8 Orange Ave
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-3947
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-3947
Rank: #1414.
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: PK-12
510 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
Rank: #1515.
E. E. Rogers Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: K-8
5125-B Robinson Road
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 257-7041
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 257-7041
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
First Baptist Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: K
602 Washington Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3034
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3034
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-8
395 West St
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1612
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1612
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Magnolia Kindergarten Day Care
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: K
412 Armstrong St
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-9909
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-9909
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Potter's House Family Service Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: K-1
678 N Jefferson St
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 448-1172
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 448-1172
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
220 W Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4120
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4120
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
South Mccomb Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
340 24th St
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3369
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3369
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: 8-12
5096 Highway 49 S
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(769) 232-1909
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(769) 232-1909
Rank: #2323.
Cares School
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: 1-12
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Rank: #2424.
St. Peter Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: NS-6
1580 W Ridgeway Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 366-3713
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 366-3713
Rank: #2525.
College Drive Sda Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-8
120 College St
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 903-0990
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 903-0990
Rank: #2626.
Sacred Heart
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1944
Grades: PK-3
1493 Hwy 17
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2324
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2324
Rank: #2727.
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: K-2
315 Garrett St
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-8
5150 Tchulahoma Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: NS-12
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: NS-12
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-6
150 Florence Ave
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4239
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4239
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Coast Episcopal School![Coast Episcopal School Photo]( "Coast Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: NS-6
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
St. Johns Day School![St. Johns Day School Photo - We love SJDS!]( "St. Johns Day School Photo - We love SJDS!")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-6
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-6
100 Holly Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 366-1157
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 366-1157
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Tupelo Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-11
1801 E Main St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 791-7733
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 791-7733
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average private schools founding year?
The Mississippi average private schools founding year is 1965 for 2025.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Mississippi?
The top ranked private schools in Mississippi include Cathedral School, Saint Stanislaus High School and St. Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Mississippi?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Mississippi is Cathedral School, with a year of 1847. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Cathedral School, with a year of 1847.
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