St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo - North Campus in Ridgeland

Top 5 Best Madison County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 3,695 students in Madison County, MS.
The top ranked private high schools in Madison County, MS include St. Andrew's Episcopal School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Madison Ridgeland Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Mississippi private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
83% of private high schools in Madison County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Madison County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Grades: PK-12
| 1,290 students
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Grades: NS-12
| 1,039 students
St. Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
Grades: PK-12
| 314 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Tricounty Academy
400 Cox Ferry Rd. (cox Ferry Road)
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8517
Grades: PK-12
| 379 students
Canton Academy
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Madison County, Mississippi

Madison County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Heritage School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
550 Sunnybrook Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-7163
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
642 Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-0474
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Madison County, MS?
The top ranked private high schools in Madison County, MS include St. Andrew's Episcopal School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Madison Ridgeland Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Madison County?
6 private high schools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private high schools in Madison County?
Madison County private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
83% of private high schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Episcopal).
Which private high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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