Best Alcorn County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 266 students in Alcorn County, MS (there are 13 public schools, serving 5,650 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Alcorn County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Alcorn County (2026-27)

Map of First Baptist Church Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
501 Main St
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-2208
Map of Wheeler Grove Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
21 County Road 519
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 287-8977
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Alcorn County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of 15409Corinth Sda School
Gr: 1-7 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
42 B County Road 278
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-3600
Map of Parkway Christian Academy
Gr: K-4 | 8 students
Christian
304 S Parkway St
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 287-7500

Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
266 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
67:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
5,457 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
32 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
12%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
233 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
88%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Alcorn County, MS?
2 private schools are located in Alcorn County, MS.
What percentage of students in Alcorn County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Alcorn County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alcorn County?
100% of private schools in Alcorn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

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