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Leflore County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,007 students in Leflore County, MS (there are 16 public schools, serving 4,076 public students). 20% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
75% of private schools in Leflore County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Leflore County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Pillow Academy
Pillow Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
69601 Highway 82 W
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-1266
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Map of Delta Streets Academy
Delta Streets Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students
All-boys (Christian)
204 E. Church Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 897-9876
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Map of The Learning Tree
The Learning Tree
Gr: K | 17 students
Montessori School
211 W President Ave
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-8733
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Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: 1-6 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2607 Highway 82 E
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9511
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
1,007 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
102 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
123 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
12%
9%
# White Students
715 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
71%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
133 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
13%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Leflore County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Leflore County, MS is Pillow Academy.
How many private schools are located in Leflore County?
4 private schools are located in Leflore County.
What percentage of students in Leflore County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Leflore County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Leflore County?
75% of private schools in Leflore County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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