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Columbus Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 957 students in Columbus, MS.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Columbus, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Columbus Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
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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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Map of Victory Christian Academy
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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
957
Students
-5.2% (-52 students) 10-yr
$7,950
Avg. Tuition
-69.9% (-$18,500)
20
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+5 students) 6-yr
9%
Students of Color
-10.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-37.5% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbus)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
194 Schools
# Students
957 Students
51,560 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearColumbus, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025320269199
2024320265192
2023331268193
2022331273205
2021339261201
2020259254188
2019272271193
2018248270190
2017249280199
2016249285196
2015252252183
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% Students of Color
9%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbus, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20259%19%33%
20249%19%32%
20239%17%32%
20229%17%32%
202110%18%31%
20207%17%31%
20195%16%31%
20188%16%30%
201710%16%31%
201610%16%31%
201510%16%31%
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0.35
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearColumbus, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.350.450.64
20240.350.450.64
20230.340.450.63
20220.340.440.62
20210.370.440.62
20200.310.440.62
20190.260.440.61
20180.300.440.60
20170.390.420.59
20160.390.410.59
20150.330.420.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
47 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,674 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%3%5%
20241%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%4%5%
20203%4%5%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20152%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
1,085 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20252%2%9%
20242%2%9%
20232%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20203%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
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# Black Students
56 Students
5,114 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20256%9%8%
20246%9%8%
20235%9%8%
20225%8%7%
20215%8%8%
20203%8%8%
20193%8%8%
20183%8%8%
20173%7%7%
20163%7%8%
20155%8%8%
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# White Students
762 Students
40,553 Students
% White Students
80%
73%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202579%73%55%
202479%72%55%
202381%72%55%
202281%74%57%
202178%73%57%
202083%73%58%
201986%73%59%
201883%73%59%
201776%75%61%
201676%75%61%
201581%75%61%
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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
111 Students
7,362 Students
% of Others Students
11%
13%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202512%13%22%
202412%13%22%
202310%14%22%
202210%13%22%
202113%13%20%
20208%13%19%
20197%15%20%
201810%15%20%
201719%15%19%
201619%14%18%
201512%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
98 Teachers
4,315 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbus, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202013:112:111:1
201913:112:111:1
201813:112:111:1
201714:113:111:1
201614:113:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearColumbus, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202550%48%54%
202450%47%54%
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearColumbus, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025201616
2024201615
2023201615
2022201615
2021201615
2020151615
2019151615
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,950
$10,040
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Columbus, MS?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Columbus, MS is Heritage Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Columbus?
3 private elementary schools are located in Columbus.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
100% of private elementary schools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Columbus include: Annunciation Catholic School vs. Heritage Academy, Victory Christian Academy vs. Heritage Academy

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