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

Best Madison County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 4,104 students in Madison County, MS.
The top-ranked private preschools in Madison County, MS include Madison Ridgeland Academy, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Saint Augustine School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Mississippi private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
89% of private preschools in Madison County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Madison County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Covenant School
Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.
(Presbyterian)
752 S Pear Orchard Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 student Tuition listed
Sacred Heart
(Catholic)
1493 Hwy 17
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2324
Gr: PK-3 | 146 students
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
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
Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
444 Northpark Dr
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
Gr: K | 42 students
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
1585 Old Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
[+] 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
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,104 Students
45,622 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
292 Teachers
3,735 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
46%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1370
(Out of 1600)
1320
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,273
$10,910
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,938
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.48
# American Indian Students
3 Students
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
120 Students
763 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
637 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
391 Students
3,763 Students
% Black Students
10%
8%
# White Students
3,176 Students
31,982 Students
% White Students
77%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24 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
351 Students
8,941 Students
% of Others Students
9%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Madison County, MS?
The top-ranked private preschools in Madison County, MS include Madison Ridgeland Academy, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Saint Augustine School.
How many private preschools are located in Madison County?
9 private preschools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private preschools in Madison County?
Madison County private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is same as the Mississippi private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
89% of private preschools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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