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Prentiss Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 201 students in Prentiss, MS, 25% of all K-12 students in Prentiss, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Prentiss, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Prentiss, MS (2026-27)

Map of Jefferson Davis Outreach Ministy
Jefferson Davis Outreach Ministy
Gr: 1-7 | 6 students
Alternative School (Church of God)
Po Box 2262
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-9604
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Map of Prentiss Christian School
Prentiss Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Christian
1643 Amanda St
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-8549
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Prentiss, MS Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
201
Students
13%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Prentiss)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
201 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
13%
20%
0.34
0.48
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
15 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
163 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
81%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
13 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
7%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Prentiss, MS?
2 private schools are located in Prentiss, MS.
What percentage of students in Prentiss go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Prentiss are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Prentiss?
100% of private schools in Prentiss are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

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