Clinton Christian Academy Photo

Best Hinds County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 private schools serving 6,411 students in Hinds County, MS (there are 77 public schools, serving 30,398 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Hinds County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hinds County, MS include Central Hinds Academy, First Presbyterian Day School, and Jackson Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
77% of private schools in Hinds County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Hinds County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Presbyterian Day School
(Presbyterian)
(4)
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Cares School
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Hinds Academy
(Christian)
2894 Raymond Bolton Rd
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5568
Gr: PK-12 | 440 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clinton Christian Academy
Clinton Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
101 W Northside Dr
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 910-5990
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
E. E. Rogers Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5125-B Robinson Road
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 257-7041
Gr: K-8 | 24 students
Jackson Academy
Jackson Academy Photo
(2)
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
New Hope Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1580 W Ridgeway Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 366-3713
Gr: NS-6 | 78 students
St. Richard Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
100 Holly Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 366-1157
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students
Adhiambo School
3424 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-1184
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2
Christ United Meth Weekday Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
5301 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 956-0368
Gr: NS | 116 students
Christian Mission Learning Center Ii
(Christian)
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
Covenant Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4000 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 362-7228
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education Center
Alternative School
(1)
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Emmanuel Christian School
(Baptist)
1109 Cooper Road
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-2728
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2
Faith Academy Of Jackson
Alternative School (Christian)
5835 Highway 80 W
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-6292
Gr: PK-2 | 85 students
First Baptist Church Of Byram Kdgn/daycare
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7541 S Siwell Rd
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-3400
Gr: PK-1 | 77 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
5911 Terry Rd
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-2708
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Hillcrest Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
4060 S Siwell Rd
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 372-0149
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Kids' Company Inc.
Alternative School (Baptist)
3809 W Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-1604
Gr: PK-10 | 34 students
Magnolia Speech School
Special Education School
733 N Flag Chapel Rd
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-5530
Gr: Inquire with school | 75 students
Mother Goose Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
6543 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 981-4678
Gr: PK-2 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Mt. Salus Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
1580 Clinton-Raymond Rd.
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5863
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
5708 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 206-1749
Gr: K-7 | 95 students
Rebul Academy
(1)
5257 Learned Rd
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 885-6802
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
The Redeemer's School
640 E Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 203-2106
Gr: PK-7 | 116 students Tuition listed
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School
(Catholic)
1217 Hattiesburg St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 352-5441
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
The Total Child Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1008 Peyton Ave
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 355-7661
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Triumph Village Christian Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
5302 Queen Mary Ln
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-8210
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hinds County, Mississippi

Hinds County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5315 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 956-6216
Gr: NS | 65 students Avg. class size: 8 students
1525 Lelia Dr
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 345-1431
Gr: PK-4 | 27 students
1417 Lelia Dr
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-7827
Gr: K-12 | 215 students
1235 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-3511
Gr: K-9 | 64 students
665 Claiborne Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 353-7357
Gr: K-6 | 113 students

Overview

This County (Hinds County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
31 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,411 Students
55,136 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
442 Teachers
4,488 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1295
(Out of 1600)
1315
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,279
$10,817
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
59%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$125.5 million
$61.78 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.48
# American Indian Students
2 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
94 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
1,477 Students
5,467 Students
% Black Students
23%
9%
# White Students
3,700 Students
41,492 Students
% White Students
57%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
1,157 Students
9,395 Students
% of Others Students
18%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hinds County, MS?
The top-ranked private schools in Hinds County, MS include Central Hinds Academy, First Presbyterian Day School, and Jackson Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hinds County?
30 private schools are located in Hinds County.
How diverse are private schools in Hinds County?
Hinds County private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Hinds County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Hinds County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hinds County?
77% of private schools in Hinds County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Hinds County are often viewed compared to one another?

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