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Best Marion County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 614 students in Marion County, MS (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,520 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Marion County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Marion County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Christian
1548 Highway 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
(1)
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Map of Woodlawn Preparatory School
Woodlawn Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1452 Hwy 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4122
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMarion County Total Schools
20253
20243
20232
20222
20212
20202
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
614 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025205227179
2024205225172
2023273221174
2022279226185
2021279217180
2020279209171
2019580228175
2018580227172
2017599234180
2016599239178
2015599210167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20254%19%34%
20244%19%34%
20234%19%33%
20222%18%33%
20212%19%32%
20202%19%32%
20191%17%31%
20181%17%31%
20171%17%32%
20161%17%32%
20151%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
60 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201918:112:112:1
201818:112:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202545%47%55%
202445%46%54%
202345%45%54%
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,125
$10,203

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025$4,125$11,704$15,012
2024$4,125$6,759$13,254
2023$4,125$5,958$12,626
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20258%26%34%
20248%26%34%
20238%23%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$1,631$7,073
2024$1,000$1,631$6,930
2023$1,000$1,620$6,469
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Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20250.320.480.65
20240.320.480.65
20230.320.490.65
20220.200.470.64
20210.200.480.64
20200.200.480.64
20190.120.480.63
20180.120.480.63
20170.130.460.61
20160.130.450.61
20150.130.460.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
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# Black Students
9 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20251%9%7%
20241%9%7%
20231%9%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%9%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%8%7%
20181%8%7%
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# White Students
497 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
81%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202581%70%52%
202481%70%52%
202381%69%52%
202289%70%54%
202189%70%54%
202089%70%54%
201994%70%56%
201894%70%56%
201794%71%58%
201694%72%58%
201594%71%58%
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# 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
103 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
17%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMarion County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202517%16%26%
202417%16%26%
202317%17%25%
20229%16%25%
20219%16%25%
20209%16%24%
20195%18%24%
20185%18%23%
20176%18%22%
20166%17%22%
20156%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Marion County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Marion County, MS is Columbia Academy.
How many private schools are located in Marion County?
2 private schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marion County?
100% of private schools in Marion County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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