Best Clay County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 582 students in Clay County, MS.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Clay County, MS is Oak Hill Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private elementary schools in Clay County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Clay County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Oak Hill Academy
(Christian)
1682 N Eshman Ave
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5043
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Hebron Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
5100 Henryville Rd
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Clay County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
582 Students
51,594 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
64 Teachers
4,317 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$11,063
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
47 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,674 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,085 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
49 Students
5,117 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
428 Students
40,563 Students
% White Students
74%
73%
# 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
92 Students
7,352 Students
% of Others Students
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Clay County, MS?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Clay County, MS is Oak Hill Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Clay County?
2 private elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
67% of private elementary schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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