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Best Lincoln County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,444 students in Lincoln County, MS (there are 12 public schools, serving 5,445 public students). 21% 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 88%.
80% of private schools in Lincoln County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Lincoln County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation
Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students
Christian
943 Brookway Blvd Ext
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4041
(1)
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Pearblossom Private School Inc Photo
Pearblossom Private School Inc
Gr: K-8 | 540 students
Alternative School
1882 Mill Creek Ln SW
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(800) 309-3569
(3)
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Map of Easthaven Childcare/kg
Easthaven Childcare/kg
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
130 Highway 84 East
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 835-2898
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Map of Faith Presbyterian Kindergarten
Faith Presbyterian Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
400 Magee Drive Suite Fpk
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0098
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLincoln County Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20224
20214
20204
20195
20185
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
1,444 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLincoln County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025289227179
2024289225172
2023322221174
2022304226185
2021304217180
2020304209171
2019254228175
2018254227172
2017264234180
2016944239178
2015195210167
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% Average Students of Color
9%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20259%19%34%
20249%19%34%
202310%19%33%
202210%18%33%
202110%19%32%
202010%19%32%
201910%17%31%
201810%17%31%
201710%17%32%
201615%17%32%
20153%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202522:112:111:1
202422:112:111:1
202324:112:111:1
202223:112:111:1
202123:112:111:1
202023:112:112:1
201919:112:112:1
201819:112:112:1
201728:113:112:1
2016105:113:112:1
201519:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202581515
202481615
202381615
202281615
202181615
202081615
201981615
201881615
201781615
201681615
201581615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202595%86%81%
202495%95%85%
202395%94%85%
202295%96%85%
202195%95%85%
202095%95%85%
201995%95%85%
201895%95%85%
201795%93%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearLincoln County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20250.320.480.65
20240.320.480.65
20230.330.490.65
20220.330.470.64
20210.330.480.64
20200.330.480.64
20190.350.480.63
20180.350.480.63
20170.360.460.61
20160.360.450.61
20150.500.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
453 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20259%3%5%
20249%3%5%
202310%3%5%
202210%4%4%
202110%3%4%
202010%3%4%
201910%2%4%
201810%2%4%
201710%3%4%
201610%3%4%
20152%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
73 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20252%2%9%
20242%2%9%
20232%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
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# Black Students
155 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20253%9%7%
20243%9%7%
20233%9%8%
20223%8%7%
20213%9%7%
20203%9%8%
20193%8%7%
20183%8%7%
20173%7%7%
20163%7%7%
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# White Students
3,964 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
82%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202582%70%52%
202482%70%52%
202382%69%52%
202281%70%54%
202181%70%54%
202081%70%54%
201980%70%56%
201880%70%56%
201779%71%58%
201679%72%58%
201559%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
197 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
4%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20254%16%26%
20244%16%26%
20233%17%25%
20224%16%25%
20214%16%25%
20204%16%24%
20195%18%24%
20185%18%23%
20177%18%22%
20167%17%22%
201539%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, MS include Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation and Pearblossom Private School Inc.
How many private schools are located in Lincoln County?
4 private schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
80% of private schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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