For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 alternative private schools serving 1,919 students in Mississippi.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Mississippi include Pearblossom Private School Inc, The Piney Woods School, and St. Augustine School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked Mississippi Alternative Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1882 Mill Creek Ln SW
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(800) 309-3569
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(800) 309-3569
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Acceptance rate listed
5096 Highway 49 S
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(769) 232-1909
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(769) 232-1909
Gr: 8-12 | 86 students
St. Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
University Of Mississippi High School
Alternative School
Po Box 1848
University, MS 38677
(662) 915-1296
University, MS 38677
(662) 915-1296
Gr: Inquire with school | 500 students
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Faith Academy Of Jackson
Alternative School (Christian)
5835 Highway 80 W
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-6292
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-6292
Gr: PK-2 | 85 students
Independent School Of Thought
Alternative School
961 Vinson Rd
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 469-9366
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 469-9366
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Ivy Greene Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
355 Peoples Dr
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 419-3014
Shannon, MS 38868
(662) 419-3014
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students
Jefferson Davis Outreach Ministy
Alternative School (Church of God)
Po Box 2262
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-9604
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-9604
Gr: 1-7 | 6 students
Kids' Company Inc.
Alternative School (Baptist)
3809 W Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-1604
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-1604
Gr: PK-10 | 34 students
Living Word Ministry
Alternative School (Christian)
6995 Star Landing Rd
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
(662) 781-4862
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
(662) 781-4862
Gr: PK | 7 students
Optimum Care Day Center
Alternative School (Baptist)
1421 Mary St
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 695-1742
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 695-1742
Gr: 1-7 | 3 students
Park Academy School-parkwood Behavioral Health
Alternative School
8135 Goodman
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-7104
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-7104
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
The Reading Nook Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1208 Honey Creek Ln Ne
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 990-4085
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 990-4085
Gr: PK-11 | 123 students
Technical Generation Learning Center
Alternative School
Po Box 1475
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 889-7003
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 889-7003
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Mississippi include Pearblossom Private School Inc, The Piney Woods School, and St. Augustine School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Mississippi?
15 alternative private schools are located in Mississippi.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Mississippi?
Mississippi alternative private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
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