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Best Coahoma County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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
(1)
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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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCoahoma County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20155
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# Students
495 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCoahoma County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025124227179
2024124225172
2023129221174
2022139226185
2021139217180
2020139209171
2019150228175
2018150227172
2017174234180
2016174239178
2015155210167
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% Average Students of Color
52%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCoahoma County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202552%19%34%
202452%19%34%
202331%19%33%
202228%18%33%
202128%19%32%
202028%19%32%
201933%17%31%
201833%17%31%
201713%17%32%
201613%17%32%
201514%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCoahoma County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201710:113:112:1
201610:113:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,996
$10,203

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearCoahoma County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20250.690.480.65
20240.690.480.65
20230.630.490.65
20220.600.470.64
20210.600.480.64
20200.600.480.64
20190.620.480.63
20180.620.480.63
20170.410.460.61
20160.410.450.61
20150.430.460.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCoahoma County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCoahoma County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
202314%2%9%
202213%2%8%
202113%2%9%
202013%2%9%
201915%2%8%
201815%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
158 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
32%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCoahoma County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202532%9%7%
202432%9%7%
20235%9%8%
20225%8%7%
20215%9%7%
20205%9%8%
20197%8%7%
20187%8%7%
20174%7%7%
20164%7%7%
20156%8%8%
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# White Students
189 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
38%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCoahoma County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202538%70%52%
202438%70%52%
202355%69%52%
202257%70%54%
202157%70%54%
202057%70%54%
201957%70%56%
201857%70%56%
201775%71%58%
201675%72%58%
201573%71%58%
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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
127 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
26%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCoahoma County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202526%16%26%
202426%16%26%
202323%17%25%
202223%16%25%
202123%16%25%
202023%16%24%
201919%18%24%
201819%18%23%
201717%18%22%
201617%17%22%
201517%19%21%
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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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