St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.

Best Madison Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,908 students in Madison, MS (there are 13 public schools, serving 9,071 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Madison, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Madison, MS include St. Joseph Catholic School and Madison Ridgeland Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Madison, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Madison Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 student Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.
(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
1585 Old Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
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Madison, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
642 Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-0474
Gr: PK-K | 28 students

Overview

This Town (Madison)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,908 Students
55,136 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
207 Teachers
4,488 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
47%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,655
$10,817
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$174
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
161 Students
5,467 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
1,581 Students
41,492 Students
% White Students
83%
70%
# 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
92 Students
9,395 Students
% of Others Students
5%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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?
17% 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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