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Best Natchez Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,120 students in Natchez, MS (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,917 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Natchez, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Natchez, MS include Holy Family Academy, Adams County Christian School, and Cathedral School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Natchez, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Natchez Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adams County Christian School
(Christian)
300 Chinquapin Ln
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-1422
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Cathedral School
Cathedral School Photo
(Catholic)
701 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
Gr: PK-12 | 627 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Academy
Daycare / Preschool
8 Orange Ave
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-3947
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
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Natchez, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1651 Martin Luther King Jr Rd
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-9490
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students

Overview

This Town (Natchez)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,120 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
119 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,460
$10,817
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
106 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
839 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
75%
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
152 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
14%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Natchez, MS?
The top-ranked private schools in Natchez, MS include Holy Family Academy, Adams County Christian School, and Cathedral School.
How many private schools are located in Natchez?
3 private schools are located in Natchez.
What percentage of students in Natchez go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Natchez are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Natchez?
67% of private schools in Natchez are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Natchez are often viewed compared to one another?

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