Best Monroe County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 129 students in Monroe County, MS (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,546 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Monroe County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Monroe County (2026)

Map of Amory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Baptist
60035 County Barn Rd
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5024
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
129 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
96 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
74%
70%
# 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
28 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
22%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Monroe County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Monroe County, MS.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
100% of private schools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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