Madison Ridgeland Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Madison Ridgeland Academy in Madison, MS, serves 1,290 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
The co–ed school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 135 faculty members.
Founded in 1969, the academy has a religious affiliation listed as other religious and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
Annual tuition for Madison Ridgeland Academy is $12,810, consistent with private school tuition rates in the Madison area.
The school ranks among the top 20% in Mississippi for largest student body size among private schools.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,290 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Madison Ridgeland Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Madison Ridgeland Academy
Pre-K	154
Kind	96
1	86
2	89
3	90
4	88
5	58
6	97
7	102
8	40
9	111
10	91
11	94
12	94

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Grade 9 is largest with 111 students, more than any other grade at Madison Ridgeland Academy.

Year Founded

1969

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Student Body

Total Students

1,290 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

135 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Madison Ridgeland Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Madison Ridgeland Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Madison County, MS is $10,648 for elementary schools and $12,318 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).