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Marion County Private Schools

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 92%.
100% of private schools in Marion County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
614 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
60 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
48%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,125
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
9 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
497 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
81%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
103 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
17%
16%
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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