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Columbus Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,115 students in Columbus, MS, 15% of all K-12 students in Columbus, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
80% of private schools in Columbus, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Columbus Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
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9th Street Day Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1016 9th Street S
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-4646
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Annunciation Catholic School Photo
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 School, Inc.
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2401 7th Street N
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-5600
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Victory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Baptist
100 Victory Loop
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 327-7744
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Columbus, MS Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,115
Students
$7,950
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbus)
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
1,115 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
11%
20%
0.47
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
62 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
770 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
69%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
255 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
23%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
101 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
48%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,950
$8,197
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbus, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Columbus, MS is Heritage Academy.
How many private schools are located in Columbus?
5 private schools are located in Columbus.
How diverse are private schools in Columbus?
Columbus private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Columbus go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Columbus are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
80% of private schools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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