The average private high school in Mississippi was founded around 1969 (2025).
The oldest private high school in Mississippi is Cathedral School, founded in 1847.
Year Founded Range: 1847
1968
Avg. Year Founded: 1939
Oldest Private High 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: #66.
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: PK-12
520 Watts Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3353
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3353
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: NS-12
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: NS-12
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Rank: #1313.
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
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-12
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: 9-12
6433 U S Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 794-8561
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 794-8561
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: K-11
6001 Goodman Rd
Walls, MS 38680
(662) 781-7777
Walls, MS 38680
(662) 781-7777
Rank: #1717.
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: #18 - 2218. - 22.
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: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
1150 Riverside Drive
Marks, MS 38646
(662) 326-8006
Marks, MS 38646
(662) 326-8006
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: 1-12
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-12
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: K-12
300 Deer Creek Circle
Arcola, MS 38722
(662) 827-5165
Arcola, MS 38722
(662) 827-5165
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-12
549 Dorsett Dr
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-2025
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-2025
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: PK-12
148 Academy Rd
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 756-2547
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 756-2547
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Oak Hill Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: PK-12
1682 N Eshman Ave
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5043
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5043
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Pillow Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: PK-12
69601 Highway 82 W
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-1266
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-1266
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Central Holmes Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
130 Robert E Lee Dr
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3011
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3011
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
1144 E Gallman Rd
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Rebul Academy
(1)
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
5257 Learned Rd
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 885-6802
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 885-6802
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
9 Cr 406
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 412-2084
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 412-2084
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: 1-12
800 Pluck Rd
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-1572
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-1572
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Marshall Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
100 Academy Dr
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-3449
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-3449
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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 1969 for 2025.
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 St. Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic School.
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