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Ridgeland Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,796 students in Ridgeland, MS, 36% of all K-12 students in Ridgeland, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Ridgeland, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ridgeland Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ Covenant School Photo
Christ Covenant School
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Presbyterian
752 S Pear Orchard Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
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St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
(1)
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Map of Saint Augustine School
Saint Augustine School
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
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Map of Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten
Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten
Gr: K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
444 Northpark Dr
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
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Ridgeland, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Heritage School
The Heritage School
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
Special Education School
550 Sunnybrook Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-7163
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Ridgeland, MS Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
1,796
Students
+2.6% (+46 students) 10-yr
$14,640
Avg. Tuition
+103.3% (+$7,440) 10-yr
23%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.4% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ridgeland)
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
1,796 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025449227179
2024443225172
2023208221174
2022233226185
2021233217180
2020233209171
2019546228175
2018546227172
2017547234180
2016547239178
2015438210167
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% Students of Color
23%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202523%19%34%
202422%19%34%
202310%19%33%
20228%18%33%
20218%19%32%
20208%19%32%
201921%17%31%
201821%17%31%
201718%17%32%
201618%17%32%
201523%18%32%
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0.45
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.450.480.65
20240.430.480.65
20230.450.490.65
20220.500.470.64
20210.500.480.64
20200.500.480.64
20190.570.480.63
20180.570.480.63
20170.500.460.61
20160.500.450.61
20150.510.460.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
93 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20256%3%5%
20246%3%5%
20237%3%5%
20227%4%4%
20217%3%4%
20207%3%4%
20196%2%4%
20186%2%4%
20175%3%4%
20165%3%4%
20154%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
196 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202511%9%7%
202411%9%7%
202313%9%8%
202212%8%7%
202112%9%7%
202012%9%8%
201911%8%7%
201811%8%7%
20178%7%7%
20168%7%7%
201510%8%8%
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# White Students
1,312 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
73%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202573%70%52%
202474%70%52%
202373%69%52%
202268%70%54%
202168%70%54%
202068%70%54%
201961%70%56%
201861%70%56%
201768%71%58%
201668%72%58%
201567%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
168 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
10%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20259%16%26%
20248%16%26%
20236%17%25%
202212%16%25%
202112%16%25%
202012%16%24%
201921%18%24%
201821%18%23%
201718%18%22%
201618%17%22%
201518%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202511:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
20236:112:111:1
202217:112:111:1
202117:112:111:1
202017:112:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20188:112:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202555%47%55%
202455%46%54%
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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025181113
202418812
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Average SAT score
1370
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025292426
2024292426
2015282325
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,640
$8,197

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$14,640$11,704$15,012
2024$15,065$6,759$13,254
2015$7,200$5,874$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
33%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202533%26%34%
202433%26%34%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ridgeland, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Ridgeland, MS include Saint Augustine School, Christ Covenant School, and St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Ridgeland?
4 private schools are located in Ridgeland.
What percentage of students in Ridgeland go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Ridgeland are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ridgeland?
100% of private schools in Ridgeland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Ridgeland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ridgeland include: Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten vs. Christ Covenant School

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