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Desoto Christian Academy Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MS)
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Olive Branch Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 536 students in Olive Branch, MS, 5% of all K-12 students in Olive Branch, 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 Olive Branch, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Olive Branch Private Schools (2026-27)

Desoto Christian Academy Photo
Desoto Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
100 Academy Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
(6)
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Cross Creek Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 21
Baptist
4105 Goodman Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-0525
(2)
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Park Academy School-parkwood Behavioral Health
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Alternative School
8135 Goodman
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-7104
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Olive Branch, MS Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
536
Students
16
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Olive Branch)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
536 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
25%
20%
0.53
0.48
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# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
62 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
12%
9%
# White Students
120 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
22%
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
345 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
64%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Olive Branch, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Olive Branch, MS is Desoto Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Olive Branch?
3 private schools are located in Olive Branch.
What percentage of students in Olive Branch go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Olive Branch are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Olive Branch?
67% of private schools in Olive Branch are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Olive Branch are often viewed compared to one another?

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