Best Greenwood Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,007 students in Greenwood, MS (there are 13 public schools, serving 3,460 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Greenwood, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top ranked private school in Greenwood, MS is Pillow Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private schools in Greenwood, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Greenwood Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pillow Academy
(Christian)
69601 Highway 82 W
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-1266
Gr: PK-12 | 849 students Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate listed
Delta Streets Academy
All-boys (Christian)
204 E. Church Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 897-9876
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students
The Learning Tree
Montessori School
211 W President Ave
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-8733
Gr: K | 17 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
2607 Highway 82 E
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9511
Gr: 1-6 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Greenwood, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Greenwood, MS is Pillow Academy.
How many private schools are located in Greenwood?
4 private schools are located in Greenwood.
What percentage of students in Greenwood go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Greenwood are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Greenwood?
75% of private schools in Greenwood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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