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Madison Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,908 students in Madison, MS, 19% of all K-12 students in Madison, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Madison, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Madison Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Madison Ridgeland Academy
Madison Ridgeland Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 students
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
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St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
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Map of St. Anthony Catholic School
St. Anthony Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
Catholic
1585 Old Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
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Madison, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Montessori Childrens House At Chapel Of The Cross
Montessori Childrens House At Chapel Of The Cross
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
642 Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-0474
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Madison, MS Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,908
Students
$12,655
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
1,908 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
13%
20%
0.31
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
161 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
1,581 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
83%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
92 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
5%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
207 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,655
$8,197
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$1,631
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
92%
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Madison, MS include St. Joseph Catholic School and Madison Ridgeland Academy.
How many private schools are located in Madison?
3 private schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of students in Madison go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
100% of private schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?

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