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Lafayette County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,032 students in Lafayette County, MS (there are 13 public schools, serving 7,667 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
25% of private schools in Lafayette County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lafayette County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Regents School Of Oxford
Regents School Of Oxford
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
14 County Road 130
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-1945
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Map of Magnolia Montessori School
Magnolia Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 76 students
Montessori School
205 County Road 102
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-0344
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Map of The University Of Mississippi High School
The University Of Mississippi High School
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students
1111 Jackson Ave Ste J
University, MS 38677
(662) 915-1296
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Lafayette County Private Schools (Closed)

Oxford University School Photo
Oxford University School
Gr: PK-7 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
200 OUS Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2200
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
1,032 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
66 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
26%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
2%
# Black Students
115 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
585 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
57%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
228 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
22%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lafayette County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Lafayette County, MS is Regents School Of Oxford.
How many private schools are located in Lafayette County?
3 private schools are located in Lafayette County.
What percentage of students in Lafayette County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Lafayette County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lafayette County?
25% of private schools in Lafayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Lafayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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