For the 2026 school year, there are 186 private daycares & preschools serving 45,639 students in Mississippi.
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Mississippi include Central Holmes Christian School, Desoto Christian Academy, and Cathedral School.
The average tuition cost is $10,910, which is higher than the Mississippi average tuition cost of $10,817.
84% 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 (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Adams County Christian School
(Christian)
300 Chinquapin Ln
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-1422
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-1422
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
1604 Old Liberty Rd
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 675-8896
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 675-8896
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students
Bayou Academy
(Christian)
1291 Crosby Rd
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
943 Brookway Blvd Ext
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4041
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4041
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-12 | 627 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Hinds Academy
(Christian)
2894 Raymond Bolton Rd
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5568
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5568
Gr: PK-12 | 440 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Holmes Christian School
(Christian)
130 Robert E Lee Dr
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3011
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3011
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Coast Episcopal School![Coast Episcopal School Photo]( "Coast Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Gr: NS-6 | 212 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
College Drive Sda Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
120 College St
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 903-0990
Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 903-0990
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students
1548 Highway 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Acceptance rate listed
1144 E Gallman Rd
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
Gr: PK-12 | 638 students Sports: 11
100 Academy Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
400 MS-43
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-5691
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 854-5691
Gr: PK-12 | 766 students
First Presbyterian Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4901 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-0303
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-0303
Gr: NS-PK | 84 students
184 Friendship Rd
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Victoria, MS 38679
(662) 838-4000
Gr: PK-11 | 88 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Christian Academy![Gateway Christian Academy Photo]( "Gateway Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
2960 Jefferson Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Academy
Daycare / Preschool
8 Orange Ave
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-3947
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-3947
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 15 students
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
Kirk Academy
(Christian)
2621 Carrollton Road
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2791
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2791
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Laurel Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1200 Hwy 15 North
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
Gr: PK-12 | 414 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Leake Academy
(Methodist)
1 Rebel Drive
Madden, MS 39109
(601) 267-8107
Madden, MS 39109
(601) 267-8107
Gr: PK-12 | 611 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 student Tuition listed
Magnolia Heights School
(Christian)
1 Chiefs Dr
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4491
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4491
Gr: PK-12 | 662 students Acceptance rate listed
2132 Gordon Ave
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5913
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5913
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Tuition listed
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Acceptance rate listed
North Delta School
(Christian)
330 Green Wave Lane
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4536
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4536
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7400 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
Gr: PK-12 | 1,014 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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 Central Holmes Christian School, Desoto Christian Academy, and Cathedral 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 $10,910, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average tuition cost of $10,817.
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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