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Best Mississippi Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 7,118 students in Mississippi. You can also find more schools membership associations in Mississippi.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Mississippi include Desoto Christian Academy, Sacred Heart School, and Park Place Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $9,824, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average tuition cost of $10,203.
90% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Mississippi (2026-27)

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Christian Collegiate Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
(6)
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Desoto Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
100 Academy Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
(6)
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Friendship Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Assembly of God
184 Friendship Rd
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
(6)
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Gateway Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
2960 Jefferson Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
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Jackson Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
(2)
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Park Place Christian Academy Photo
Park Place Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
201 Park Place Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 939-6229
(1)
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Restoration Ministries Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Sports: 2
Pentecostal
1290 Highway 82 East
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 887-2040
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Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 709 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
510 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
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Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
5150 Tchulahoma Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
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St. Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic School Photo
St. Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
(4)
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Saint Augustine School
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
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St. Johns Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
Christian
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
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St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2700 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
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Starkville Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 746 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
505 Academy Rd
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
(2)
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Annunciation Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
(2)
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Columbus Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
(1)
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D.b.a. Tunica Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students
Sports: 10
Christian
584 Academy Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1051
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Discovery Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
111 Wesley Cir
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 891-0608
(2)
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Map of Gateway Christian Academy
Gateway Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Christian
908 Frontage Dr W
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 528-5454
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Map of Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students
Sports: 6
Christian
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Mississippi?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Mississippi include Desoto Christian Academy, Sacred Heart School, and Park Place Christian Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Mississippi?
21 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Mississippi.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Mississippi?
The average tuition cost is $9,824, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average tuition cost of $10,203.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Mississippi?
Mississippi private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Mississippi?
90% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
21
Private Schools
7,118
Students
$9,824
Avg. Tuition
16%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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