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Bolivar County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 797 students in Bolivar County, MS (there are 18 public schools, serving 4,501 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Bolivar County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bolivar County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bayou Academy
Bayou Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1291 Crosby Rd
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
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Map of Presbyterian Day School
Presbyterian Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students
Presbyterian
1100 W Highway 8
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-8698
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
797 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
72 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
48%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,800
$8,197
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
2%
# Black Students
21 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
659 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
83%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
104 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
13%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bolivar County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Bolivar County, MS is Bayou Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bolivar County?
2 private schools are located in Bolivar County.
What percentage of students in Bolivar County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Bolivar County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bolivar County?
100% of private schools in Bolivar County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Bolivar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bolivar County include: Presbyterian Day School vs. Bayou Academy, Bayou Academy vs. Presbyterian Day School

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