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Clarksdale Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 468 students in Clarksdale, MS, 13% of all K-12 students in Clarksdale, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
67% of private schools in Clarksdale, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clarksdale Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Elizabeth Catholic School
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Catholic
150 Florence Ave
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4239
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Map of Lee Academy
Lee Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students
415 Lee Dr
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7891
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Map of Presbyterian Day School
Presbyterian Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students
Presbyterian
944 Catalpa St
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7761
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Clarksdale, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. George's Episcopal Day School
St. George's Episcopal Day School
Gr: K-7 | 78 students
Episcopal
1040 W 2nd St
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4376
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Clarksdale, MS Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
468
Students
$6,996
Avg. Tuition
49%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clarksdale)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
468 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
49%
20%
0.68
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
154 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
33%
9%
# White Students
189 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
41%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
104 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
22%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,996
$8,197

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clarksdale, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Clarksdale, MS is St. Elizabeth Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Clarksdale?
3 private schools are located in Clarksdale.
What percentage of students in Clarksdale go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Clarksdale are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarksdale?
67% of private schools in Clarksdale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

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