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Lauderdale County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,573 students in Lauderdale County, MS (there are 22 public schools, serving 10,192 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
71% of private schools in Lauderdale County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lauderdale County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Community Christian School
Community Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6256 Highway 39 N
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-0715
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Map of Lamar School
Lamar School
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
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Map of Russell Christian Academy
Russell Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Christian
1844d Highway 11 And 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-5888
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Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2700 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
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Map of Calvary Road Christian School
Calvary Road Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students
Baptist
3917 7th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(203) 971-8004
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Meridian KinderCare Photo
Meridian KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4706 Broadmoor Dr.
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-8166
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Map of The Pentecostal Christian Academy
The Pentecostal Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Pentecostal
1811 Old Marion Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-7375
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,573 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
129 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,609
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
205 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
13%
9%
# White Students
710 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
45%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
534 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
34%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lauderdale County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Lauderdale County, MS include Russell Christian Academy, Lamar School, and St. Patrick Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Lauderdale County?
7 private schools are located in Lauderdale County.
How diverse are private schools in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Lauderdale County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lauderdale County?
71% of private schools in Lauderdale County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Lauderdale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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