Best Leflore County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 990 students in Leflore County, MS.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Leflore County, MS is Pillow Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Mississippi private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private elementary schools in Leflore County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Leflore County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pillow Academy
(Christian)
69601 Highway 82 W
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-1266
Gr: PK-12 | 849 students Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate listed
Delta Streets Academy
All-boys (Christian)
204 E. Church Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 897-9876
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
2607 Highway 82 E
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-9511
Gr: 1-6 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Leflore County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
990 Students
51,594 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
101 Teachers
4,317 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$11,063
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
47 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
1,674 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
1,085 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
123 Students
5,117 Students
% Black Students
13%
9%
# White Students
710 Students
40,563 Students
% White Students
71%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
121 Students
7,352 Students
% of Others Students
12%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Leflore County, MS?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Leflore County, MS is Pillow Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Leflore County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Leflore County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Leflore County?
100% of private elementary schools in Leflore County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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