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Cleveland Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 797 students in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cleveland Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bayou Academy
Bayou Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1291 Crosby Rd
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
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Map of Presbyterian Day School
Presbyterian Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students
Presbyterian
1100 W Highway 8
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-8698
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Cleveland, MS Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
797
Students
+59.1% (+296 students) 10-yr
$4,800
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
-37.5% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+10.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cleveland)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
194 Schools
# Students
797 Students
51,560 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025399269199
2024399265192
2023348268193
2022360273205
2021360261201
2020360254188
2019361271193
2018361270190
2017349280199
2016251285196
2015251252183
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% Students of Color
5%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20255%19%33%
20245%19%32%
202311%17%32%
20226%17%32%
20216%18%31%
20206%17%31%
201910%16%31%
201810%16%30%
20176%16%31%
20168%16%31%
20158%16%31%
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0.30
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.300.450.64
20240.300.450.64
20230.530.450.63
20220.510.440.62
20210.510.440.62
20200.510.440.62
20190.530.440.61
20180.530.440.60
20170.510.420.59
20160.360.410.59
20150.360.420.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
47 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,674 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%3%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
1,085 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
21 Students
5,114 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20253%9%8%
20243%9%8%
20232%9%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%8%
20202%8%8%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20171%7%7%
20162%7%8%
20152%8%8%
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# White Students
659 Students
40,553 Students
% White Students
83%
73%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202583%73%55%
202483%72%55%
202352%72%55%
202256%74%57%
202156%73%57%
202056%73%58%
201954%73%59%
201854%73%59%
201756%75%61%
201678%75%61%
201578%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
104 Students
7,362 Students
% of Others Students
13%
13%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202513%13%22%
202413%13%22%
202345%14%22%
202242%13%22%
202142%13%20%
202042%13%19%
201944%15%20%
201844%15%20%
201743%15%19%
201620%14%18%
201520%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
72 Teachers
4,315 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:111:1
20199:112:111:1
20189:112:111:1
201710:113:111:1
201610:113:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202570%48%54%
202470%47%54%
202370%45%53%
202270%45%53%
202170%46%53%
202070%47%53%
201970%47%52%
201870%47%52%
201770%46%51%
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Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025201616
2024201615
2023201615
2022201615
2021201615
2020201615
2019201615
2018201615
2017201615
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202571112
20247811
20237710
20227810
20217710
20207710
20197710
20187710
20177710
2016559
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025232426
2024232426
2023232326
2022232426
2021232426
2020232326
2019232426
2018232425
2017232325
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,800
$8,178

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$4,800$11,063$14,043
2024$4,800$6,685$12,357
2023$4,800$5,854$11,693
2022$4,800$5,766$11,199
2021$4,800$5,554$10,824
2020$4,800$5,369$10,496
2019$4,800$5,405$10,300
2018$4,800$5,367$10,056
2017$4,800$5,324$9,712
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
92%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearCleveland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202590%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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Cleveland, MS?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Cleveland, MS is Bayou Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Cleveland?
2 private elementary schools are located in Cleveland.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Cleveland?
100% of private elementary schools in Cleveland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private elementary schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Cleveland include: Presbyterian Day School vs. Bayou Academy, Bayou Academy vs. Presbyterian Day School

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