Oktibbeha County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 970 students in Oktibbeha County, MS.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Mississippi private elementary school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private elementary schools in Oktibbeha County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Oktibbeha County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Starkville Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 746 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
505 Academy Rd
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
(2)
Map of Starkville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Sports: 2
Christian
303 Lynn Lane
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453

Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
970 Students
51,560 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
4,315 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,000
$8,178
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.45
# American Indian Students
0 Students
47 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,674 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
1,085 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
14 Students
5,114 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
837 Students
40,553 Students
% White Students
86%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
95 Students
7,362 Students
% of Others Students
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Oktibbeha County, MS?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Oktibbeha County, MS is Starkville Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Oktibbeha County?
2 private elementary schools are located in Oktibbeha County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Oktibbeha County?
100% of private elementary schools in Oktibbeha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Oktibbeha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Oktibbeha County include: Starkville Christian School vs. Starkville Academy, Starkville Academy vs. Starkville Christian School

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