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 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 1,689 students in Madison, MS.
The top-ranked private high 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 high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private high schools in Madison, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Madison 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. 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
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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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,689 Students
41,508 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
187 Teachers
3,574 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
49%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 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
$11,358
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$202
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$1,800
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.39
# American Indian Students
1 Student
33 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
1,024 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
678 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
155 Students
3,102 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
1,424 Students
32,388 Students
% White Students
84%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
62 Students
4,877 Students
% of Others Students
4%
12%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
16 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Madison, MS?
The top-ranked private high schools in Madison, MS include St. Joseph Catholic School and Madison Ridgeland Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Madison?
2 private high schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
100% of private high schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private high schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Madison include: St. Joseph Catholic School vs. Madison Ridgeland Academy

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