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Lee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,020 students in Lee County, MS (there are 32 public schools, serving 14,441 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
88% of private schools in Lee County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lee County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Tupelo Christian Academy
Tupelo Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 74 students
Pentecostal
1801 E Main St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 791-7733
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Map of Tupelo Christian Preparatory School
Tupelo Christian Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 545 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
5440 Endville Road
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
(1)
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Map of Calvary Baptist Kindergarten & Preschool
Calvary Baptist Kindergarten & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
501 W Main St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 840-6132
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Map of First Baptist Day School And Kindergarten
First Baptist Day School And Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
300 N Church St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 718-0018
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Map of First Umc Kid's Pad
First Umc Kid's Pad
Gr: K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
412 West Main Street
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 690-8100
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Map of Harrisburg Day School
Harrisburg Day School
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4675 Cliff Gookin Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-1308
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Map of Lakeview Baptist Academy
Lakeview Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Baptist
830 Shumacola Trl
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 842-4005
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Map of Montessori School Of Tupelo
Montessori School Of Tupelo
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Montessori School
1955 Mount Vernon Rd
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 240-9917
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,020 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
81 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,160
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
6%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
47 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
648 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
63%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
288 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
28%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lee County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Lee County, MS include Tupelo Christian Academy and Tupelo Christian Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Lee County?
8 private schools are located in Lee County.
How diverse are private schools in Lee County?
Lee County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
88% of private schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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