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Mississippi Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 772 students in Mississippi.
Affiliations: 71% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Share of the state: These schools make up 3% of the 247 private schools in Mississippi and 1% of its 55,084 private school students.
Where they are: They are in 6 towns, with the most in Jackson (2 schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Mississippi (2026-27)

Map of Delta Streets Academy
Delta Streets Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students
All-boys (Christian)
204 E. Church Street
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 897-9876
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Map of The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education Center
The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education Center
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Alternative School
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
(1)
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Map of Heritage Baptist Academy
Heritage Baptist Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
5911 Terry Rd
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-2708
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Map of Hope Academy
Hope Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
1234 Alphabet Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-1234
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Map of Kings Court Christian Academy
Kings Court Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 73 students
716 Hwy 1 N
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 335-0964
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Map of New Jerusalem Christian Academy
New Jerusalem Christian Academy
Gr: K-7 | 95 students
5708 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 206-1749
(2)
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Map of Newton County Academy
Newton County Academy
Gr: K-12 | 185 students
Christian
14602 Highway 15 S
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2756
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Mississippi?
7 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Mississippi.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Mississippi?
Mississippi private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are religiously affiliated in Mississippi?
71% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
7
Private Schools
772
Students
64%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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