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Canton Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 333 students in Canton, MS.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Mississippi private elementary school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private elementary schools in Canton, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Canton Private Elementary 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
(1)
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Canton, MS Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
333
Students
-13.5% (-52 students) 10-yr
$4,650
Avg. Tuition
+27.4% (+$1,000) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
+3.8% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+42.9% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Canton)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
194 Schools
# Students
333 Students
51,560 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025167269199
2024167265192
2023173268193
2022175273205
2021175261201
2020175254188
2019175271193
2018175270190
2017186280199
2016193285196
2015193252183
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% Students of Color
27%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202527%19%33%
202427%19%32%
202322%17%32%
202227%17%32%
202127%18%31%
202027%17%31%
201932%16%31%
201832%16%30%
201726%16%31%
201625%16%31%
201526%16%31%
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0.55
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.550.450.64
20240.550.450.64
20230.500.450.63
20220.450.440.62
20210.450.440.62
20200.450.440.62
20190.450.440.61
20180.450.440.60
20170.490.420.59
20160.520.410.59
20150.520.420.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
47 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,674 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%3%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%4%5%
20201%4%5%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
13 Students
1,085 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20254%2%9%
20244%2%9%
20233%2%9%
20228%2%8%
20218%2%9%
20208%2%9%
20198%2%8%
20188%2%8%
20178%1%8%
20167%1%8%
20157%1%8%
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# Black Students
37 Students
5,114 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202511%9%8%
202411%9%8%
20238%9%8%
20228%8%7%
20218%8%8%
20208%8%8%
20198%8%8%
20188%8%8%
20177%7%7%
20167%7%8%
20157%8%8%
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# White Students
210 Students
40,553 Students
% White Students
63%
73%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202563%73%55%
202463%72%55%
202367%72%55%
202273%74%57%
202173%73%57%
202073%73%58%
201973%73%59%
201873%73%59%
201770%75%61%
201667%75%61%
201567%75%61%
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# 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
71 Students
7,362 Students
% of Others Students
21%
13%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202521%13%22%
202421%13%22%
202321%14%22%
20229%13%22%
20219%13%20%
20209%13%19%
20199%15%20%
20189%15%20%
201713%15%19%
201617%14%18%
201517%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
4,315 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:111:111:1
20226:112:111:1
20216:112:111:1
20206:112:111:1
20196:112:111:1
20186:112:111:1
20177:113:111:1
20167:113:112:1
20157:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202530%48%54%
202430%47%54%
202330%45%53%
202230%45%53%
202130%46%53%
202030%47%53%
201930%47%52%
201830%47%52%
201723%46%51%
201623%42%51%
201523%42%50%
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025161616
2024171615
2023171615
2022171615
2021171615
2020171615
2019171615
2018171615
2017171615
2016171615
2015171615
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202591112
20242811
20232710
20222810
20212710
20202710
20192710
20182710
2016259
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025222426
2024222426
2023222326
2022222426
2021222426
2020222326
2019222426
2018222425
2017222325
2016202325
2015202325
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,650
$8,178

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$4,650$11,063$14,043
2024$4,650$6,685$12,357
2023$4,650$5,854$11,693
2022$4,650$5,766$11,199
2021$4,650$5,554$10,824
2020$4,650$5,369$10,496
2019$4,650$5,405$10,300
2018$4,650$5,367$10,056
2017$4,650$5,324$9,712
2016$3,650$5,923$9,307
2015$3,650$5,806$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
23%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202523%26%34%
202423%26%33%
202323%23%33%
202223%23%32%
202123%25%32%
202023%23%31%
201923%23%30%
201823%23%29%
201722%21%29%
201621%22%28%
201521%21%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$1,500$1,631$6,227
2024$1,500$1,631$6,113
2023$1,500$1,620$5,785
2021$1,500$1,320$5,269
2020$1,500$1,227$5,141
2019$1,500$1,227$5,007
2018$1,500$1,227$4,752
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
92%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202558%86%81%
202490%95%85%
202390%94%85%
202290%96%85%
202190%95%86%
202090%95%86%
201990%95%85%
201890%95%85%
201790%93%86%
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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 elementary schools in Canton, MS?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Canton, MS include Canton Academy and Holy Child Jesus School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Canton?
2 private elementary schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Canton?
100% of private elementary schools in Canton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Canton include: Holy Child Jesus School vs. Canton Academy

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