For the 2025 school year, there are 186 private daycares & preschools serving 45,006 students in Mississippi.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Mississippi include Bayou Academy, Cathedral School, and Central Holmes Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $11,879, which is higher than the Mississippi average tuition cost of $11,736.
83% of private daycares & preschools in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Mississippi Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Grades: PK-6
| 704 students
Adams County Christian School
(Christian)
300 Chinquapin Ln
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-1422
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-1422
Grades: PK-12
| 429 students
1604 Old Liberty Rd
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 675-8896
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 675-8896
Grades: PK-12
| 371 students
943 Brookway Blvd Ext
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4041
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4041
Grades: PK-12
| 616 students
Cathedral School![Cathedral School Photo]( "Cathedral School Photo")
(Catholic)
701 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
Grades: PK-12
| 627 students
Central Hinds Academy
(Christian)
2894 Raymond Bolton Rd
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5568
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5568
Grades: PK-12
| 440 students
Central Holmes Christian School
(Christian)
130 Robert E Lee Dr
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3011
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3011
Grades: PK-12
| 242 students
Christ Covenant School![Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.]( "Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.")
(Presbyterian)
752 S Pear Orchard Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Clinton Christian Academy![Clinton Christian Academy Photo]( "Clinton Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
101 W Northside Dr
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 910-5990
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 910-5990
Grades: PK-12
| 287 students
College Drive Sda Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
120 College St
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 903-0990
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 903-0990
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
1548 Highway 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
1144 E Gallman Rd
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
Grades: PK-12
| 638 students
100 Academy Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Grades: PK-12
| 370 students
400 MS-43
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-5691
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-5691
Grades: PK-12
| 766 students
First Baptist Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
602 Washington Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3034
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3034
Grades: K
| 40 students
First Presbyterian Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4901 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-0303
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-0303
Grades: NS-PK
| 84 students
184 Friendship Rd
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Grades: PK-11
| 88 students
Gateway Christian Academy![Gateway Christian Academy Photo]( "Gateway Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
2960 Jefferson Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Grace Community School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
30 Pioneer Rd S
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3992
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3992
Grades: NS-K
| 66 students
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Grades: PK-12
| 468 students
Holy Family Academy
Daycare / Preschool
8 Orange Ave
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-3947
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-3947
Grades: PK-K
| 64 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
395 West St
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1612
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1612
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Kirk Academy
(Christian)
2621 Carrollton Road
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2791
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2791
Grades: PK-12
| 410 students
Laurel Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1200 Hwy 15 North
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
Grades: PK-12
| 414 students
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Grades: PK-12
| 1,290 students
Magnolia Heights School
(Christian)
1 Chiefs Dr
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4491
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4491
Grades: PK-12
| 662 students
Magnolia Kindergarten Day Care
Daycare / Preschool
412 Armstrong St
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-9909
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-9909
Grades: K
| 42 students
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Mississippi?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Mississippi include Bayou Academy, Cathedral School, and Central Holmes Christian School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Mississippi?
186 private daycares & preschools are located in Mississippi.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Mississippi?
The average tuition cost is $11,879, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average tuition cost of $11,736.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Mississippi?
Mississippi private daycares & preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
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