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Best Mississippi Christian Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 65 christian private schools serving 21,067 students in Mississippi. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Mississippi.

The christian private schools in Mississippi include Central Holmes Christian School, Desoto Christian Academy, and North Delta School.

The average tuition cost is $9,366, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average tuition cost of $10,203.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 65
# Students Served: 21,067

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 65
# Students Served: 21,067

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked christian private schools in Mississippi?

The christian private schools in Mississippi include Central Holmes Christian School, Desoto Christian Academy, and North Delta School.

How many christian private schools are located in Mississippi?

65 christian private schools are located in Mississippi.

How much do christian private schools cost in Mississippi?

The average tuition cost is $9,366, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average tuition cost of $10,203.

How diverse are christian private schools in Mississippi?

Mississippi christian private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.

Mississippi Christian Private School Trends

Private Schools

21,067

Students

$9,366

Avg. Tuition

15%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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