Best Marion County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 in Marion County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top ranked private school in Marion County, MS is Columbia Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Marion County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Marion County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1548 Highway 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Acceptance rate listed
Woodlawn Preparatory School
Montessori School
1452 Hwy 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4122
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed

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 Baptist).

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