Faith Christian School Photo - Faith Christian School is a joint ministry of Bro Wayne and his Wife Merry Hebert along with Center Ridge Baptist Church

Best Covington County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 137 students in Covington County, MS (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,547 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Covington County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Covington County, MS include Faith Christian School and Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Covington County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Covington County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
1191 McDonald Chapel Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 517-2299
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
220 W Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4120
Grades: PK-K
| 69 students
Salem Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
Po Box 925
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-6230
Grades: K-9
| 44 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Covington County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Covington County, MS include Faith Christian School and Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten.
How many private schools are located in Covington County?
3 private schools are located in Covington County.
What percentage of students in Covington County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Covington County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Covington County?
100% of private schools in Covington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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