For the 2026 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 in Coahoma County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Coahoma County, MS is St. Elizabeth Catholic School.
75% of private schools in Coahoma County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).
Top-Ranked Coahoma County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
(Catholic)
150 Florence Ave
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4239
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4239
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Jonestown Family Center
Montessori School (Christian)
401 Main St
Jonestown, MS 38639
(662) 358-4335
Jonestown, MS 38639
(662) 358-4335
Gr: K | 27 students
944 Catalpa St
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7761
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7761
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students
Coahoma County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. George's Episcopal Day School (Closed 2010)
(Episcopal)
1040 W 2nd St
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4376
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4376
Gr: K-7 | 78 students
Overview
This County (Coahoma County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
495 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
54 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,996
$10,817
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
158 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
32%
9%
# White Students
189 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
38%
70%
# 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
127 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
26%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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