Best Grenada County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 410 students in Grenada County, MS (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,851 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Grenada County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Grenada County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kirk Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students
Christian
2621 Carrollton Road
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-2791

Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
410 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,500
$10,203
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
5 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
336 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
82%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
62 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
15%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Grenada County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Grenada County, MS is Kirk Academy.
How many private schools are located in Grenada County?
1 private schools are located in Grenada County.
What percentage of students in Grenada County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Grenada County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grenada County?
100% of private schools in Grenada County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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