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Best Mississippi Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 5,397 students in Mississippi. You can also find more schools membership associations in Mississippi.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Mississippi include Jackson Preparatory School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Jackson Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 53%, which is lower than the Mississippi private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
57% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Mississippi (2026-27)

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Copiah Educational Foundation
Gr: PK-12 | 638 students
Sports: 11
1144 E Gallman Rd
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
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Jackson Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
(2)
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Jackson Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 776 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3100 Lakeland Drive
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 939-8611
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Lamar School
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
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The Piney Woods School
Gr: 8-12 | 86 students
Alternative School (Christian)
5096 Highway 49 S
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(769) 232-1909
(2)
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St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
(1)
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St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Mississippi?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Mississippi include Jackson Preparatory School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Jackson Academy.
How many private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Mississippi?
7 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Mississippi.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Mississippi?
Mississippi private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Mississippi?
57% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
7
Private Schools
5,397
Students
$18,147
Avg. Tuition
21%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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