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Coahoma County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 495 students in Coahoma County, MS (there are 13 public schools, serving 3,570 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
75% of private schools in Coahoma County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Coahoma County 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 Jonestown Family Center
Jonestown Family Center
Gr: K | 27 students
Montessori School (Christian)
401 Main St
Jonestown, MS 38639
(662) 358-4335
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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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Coahoma County 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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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
495 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,996
$8,197

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.48
# 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
158 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
32%
9%
# White Students
189 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
38%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
127 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
26%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Coahoma County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Coahoma County, MS is St. Elizabeth Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Coahoma County?
4 private schools are located in Coahoma County.
What percentage of students in Coahoma County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Coahoma County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Coahoma County?
75% of private schools in Coahoma County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

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