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 (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
1065 McDonald Chapel Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 517-2299
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
220 W Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4120
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Salem Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
Po Box 925
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-6230
Gr: 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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