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 County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 3,720 students in Madison County, MS.
The top-ranked private high schools in Madison County, MS include St. Joseph Catholic School, Tricounty Academy, and Saint Augustine School.
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 Catholic).

Top-Ranked Madison County Private High 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. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 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
Tricounty Academy
400 Cox Ferry Rd. (cox Ferry Road)
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8517
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Canton Academy
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Madison County, Mississippi

Madison County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This County (Madison County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,720 Students
41,508 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
280 Teachers
3,574 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
49%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1370
(Out of 1600)
1315
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,318
$11,358
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$202
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
$1,800
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.39
# American Indian Students
3 Students
33 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
106 Students
1,024 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
678 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
347 Students
3,102 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
2,983 Students
32,388 Students
% White Students
80%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23 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
229 Students
4,877 Students
% of Others Students
6%
12%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
10 sports

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. Joseph Catholic School, Tricounty Academy, and Saint Augustine School.
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 Catholic).
Which private high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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