Best Meridian Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,504 students in Meridian, MS (there are 21 public schools, serving 9,471 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Meridian, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Meridian, MS include Russell Christian Academy and Lamar School.
86% of private schools in Meridian, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Meridian Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Lamar School
(Christian)
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Grades: PK-12
| 637 students
Russell Christian Academy
(Christian)
1844d Highway 11 And 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-5888
Grades: PK-12
| 421 students
Calvary Road Christian School
(Baptist)
3917 7th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(703) 971-8004
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Community Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6256 Highway 39 N
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-0715
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
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Daycare / Preschool
4706 Broadmoor Dr.
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-8166
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The Pentecostal Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1811 Old Marion Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-7375
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
2700 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Meridian, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Meridian, MS include Russell Christian Academy and Lamar School.
How many private schools are located in Meridian, MS?
7 private schools are located in Meridian, MS.
How diverse are private schools in Meridian, MS?
Meridian, MS private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Meridian, MS go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Meridian, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Meridian, MS?
86% of private schools in Meridian, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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