For the 2026 school year, there are 7 alternative private high schools serving 725 students in Mississippi.
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Mississippi include Saint Augustine School and The Piney Woods School.
Top-Ranked Mississippi Alternative Private High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5096 Highway 49 S
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(769) 232-1909
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(769) 232-1909
Gr: 8-12 | 86 students
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Gr: 1-12 | 91 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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private high schools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Mississippi include Saint Augustine School and The Piney Woods School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Mississippi?
7 alternative private high schools are located in Mississippi.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Mississippi?
Mississippi alternative private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 15%.
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