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Leake County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 705 students in Leake County, MS (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,718 public students). 21% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Leake County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Leake County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Leake Academy
Leake Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 611 students
Methodist
1 Rebel Drive
Madden, MS 39109
(601) 267-8107
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Map of Carthage Christian Academy
Carthage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
Pentecostal
398 Ware St
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8676
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
705 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,200
$8,197

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.48
# American Indian Students
3 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,457 Students
% Black Students
<1%
9%
# White Students
653 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
93%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
39 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
5%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Leake County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Leake County, MS is Leake Academy.
How many private schools are located in Leake County?
2 private schools are located in Leake County.
What percentage of students in Leake County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Leake County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Leake County?
100% of private schools in Leake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Pentecostal).

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