Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Leake Academy
About the School
- At Leake Academy, we educate the mind, body and spirit; we are education for the twenty-first century.
- Leake Academy is dedicated to teaching each child the Biblical principle that he/she is created for a purpose.
- The purpose is to succeed in mind, body, and spirit through discipline and hard work.
- From each parent to alumni, everyone associated with Leake has come to expect success and results.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Leake Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating Mind, Body, and Soul
Student Body
Total Students
611 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 20%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Leake Academy cost?
Leake Academy's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.
What is Leake Academy's ranking?
Leake Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Leake Academy?
The application deadline for Leake Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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