Hillcrest Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 310 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,200
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Hillcrest Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hillcrest Christian School
Pre-K	10
Kind	13
1	14
2	8
3	15
4	12
5	56
6	16
7	21
8	50
9	23
10	24
11	17
12	31

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Year Founded

1971

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School Motto

Reaching Students for Christ

Student Body

Total Students

310 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 20%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,200

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Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Jaylyn Anderson

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

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BaseballBasketball

CheeringTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Black, Grey, Royal blue

School Mascot

Cougars

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Chess Club

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Band Program

School Notes

Hillcrest Christian School is unabashedly committed to being Christ-centered and rooted in those truths which do not change -- leading students to develop a Christian world view.
Our programs are sequential beginning at Pre-K-3 and continue through 12th grade.
Academically, we expect our students to master the knowledge and skills needed to assure their success in college.
Hillcrest Christian School is dedicated to reaching students for Christ, teaching the excellence of academics, and incorporating Christlike values in all extracurricular activities.

HCS was established as a non-denominational coed school in 1971 and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Southern Association of Independent Schools, and the Mid- SouthAssociation of Independent Schools. We offer programs for K-3 through 12th grade, as well as after-school childcare for our students through grade 12.Above all, Hillcrest Christian School is committed to being Christ-centered, rooted in unchanging Biblical truths, and dedicated to leading students to view life from a Christian perspective. Academically, students are expected to master the knowledge and skills needed to ensure success in college.Our curriculum is college preparatory; therefore, each graduate mustbe accepted to at least one college or university of his or her choice before graduation. Furthermore, students must complete at least 10 community service hours for each year of grades 9 through 12 in order to receive a diploma from HCS.The Hillcrest campus is strategically located where Jackson and Byram converge; weserve studentswho livethroughoutthe metro area, including Pearl, Raymond, Florence, and Flora, among othercities and towns incentral Mississippi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hillcrest Christian School cost?

Hillcrest Christian School's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Hillcrest Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Hillcrest Christian School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 92%. Hillcrest Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Mississippi with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Hillcrest Christian School offer?

Hillcrest Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Hillcrest Christian School's ranking?

Hillcrest Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.

When is the application deadline for Hillcrest Christian School?

The application deadline for Hillcrest Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 6/6/2025

Great school, good Christian environment and my child has been attending HCS for 2 years and she loves it!!

- Posted by Parent - Mark Holly

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