The average private high school in Mississippi was founded around 1968 (2024).
The oldest private high school in Mississippi is Cathedral School, founded in 1847.
Year Founded Range: 1847
2000
Avg. Year Founded: 1956
Oldest Private High Schools in Mississippi (2024)
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
French Camp Academy![French Camp Academy Photo]( "French Camp Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: 7-12
One Fine Place
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7233
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7233
Rank: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: NS-12
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: NS-12
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-12
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Rank: #1010.
Central Baptist School![Central Baptist School Photo]( "Central Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: PK-12
35 P D Freeman Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0161
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0161
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
D.b.a. Tunica Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
584 Academy Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1051
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1051
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lamar School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Rank: #1313.
Canton Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-12
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5232
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5232
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
1144 E Gallman Rd
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
1291 Crosby Rd
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
1580 Clinton-Raymond Rd.
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5863
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5863
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
505 Academy Rd
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Central Hinds Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
2894 Raymond Bolton Rd
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5568
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5568
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sylva Bay Academy![Sylva Bay Academy Photo - SBA Stadium]( "Sylva Bay Academy Photo - SBA Stadium")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
17 Hwy 531
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 764-2157
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 764-2157
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: PK-12
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Hillcrest Christian School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: PK-12
4060 S Siwell Rd
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 372-0149
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 372-0149
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
North Delta School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: PK-12
330 Green Wave Lane
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4536
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4536
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: PK-12
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: NS-12
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Presbyterian Christian School
(Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: PK-12
103 WSF Tatum Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 599-7003
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 599-7003
Rank: #2727.
Victory Chrisitian Academy![Victory Chrisitian Academy Photo - Victory Christian AcademyEstablished 1980]( "Victory Chrisitian Academy Photo - Victory Christian AcademyEstablished 1980")
(Pentecostal)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
116 N Denton Rd
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-9013
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-9013
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 1983
Grades: K-12
319 N Madison St
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2304
Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2304
Rank: #2929.
Cedar Lake Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1985
Grades: K-12
11555 Cedar Lake Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-9389
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-9389
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: PK-12
5440 Endville Road
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Rank: #3131.
Starkville Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: PK-12
303 Lynn Lane
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453
Rank: #3232.
Northstar Academy![Northstar Academy Photo - Semiprofessional ballerina and NorthStar student Bethany artfully captures the possibilities that come alive when you choose NorthStar Academy! Real People. Real Places. Real Ministry.]( "Northstar Academy Photo - Semiprofessional ballerina and NorthStar student Bethany artfully captures the possibilities that come alive when you choose NorthStar Academy! Real People. Real Places. Real Ministry.")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: 4-12
3790 Goodman Road East
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 892-4380
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 892-4380
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Founding Date: 1998
Grades: PK-12
4105 Goodman Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-0525
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-0525
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Founding Date: 1998
Grades: PK-12
184 Friendship Rd
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Founding Date: 2000
Grades: PK-12
201 Park Place Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 939-6229
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 939-6229
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average Private High Schools founding year?
The Mississippi average Private High Schools founding year is 1968 for 2024.
What are the Private High Schools with oldest founding year in Mississippi?
The top ranked Private High Schools in Mississippi include Cathedral School, Saint Stanislaus High School and Vicksburg Catholic School.
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