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Natchez Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,120 students in Natchez, MS, 29% of all K-12 students in Natchez, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
67% of private schools in Natchez, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Natchez Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Map of Riverside Baptist School
Riverside Baptist School
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Baptist
1651 Martin Luther King Jr Rd
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-9490
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Natchez, MS Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,120
Students
$5,460
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Natchez)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
1,120 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
17%
20%
0.42
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
106 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
839 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
75%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
152 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
14%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
119 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,460
$8,197
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%
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 Cathedral School, Adams County Christian School, and Holy Family Academy.
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?
29% 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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