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Canton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 333 students in Canton, MS, 7% of all K-12 students in Canton, MS are educated in private schools versus public 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 Canton, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Canton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Canton Academy
Canton Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
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Map of Holy Child Jesus School
Holy Child Jesus School
Gr: K-2 | 59 students
Catholic
315 Garrett St
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
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Canton, MS Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
333
Students
$4,650
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Canton)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
333 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
27%
20%
0.55
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
37 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
210 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
63%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
71 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
21%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,650
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,631
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Canton, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Canton, MS include Holy Child Jesus School and Canton Academy.
How many private schools are located in Canton?
2 private schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of students in Canton go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Canton?
100% of private schools in Canton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Canton include: Holy Child Jesus School vs. Canton Academy

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