Christ Covenant School Photo - Students spend time in the school garden planting, cultivating and harvesting fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Best Ridgeland Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 1,754 students in Ridgeland, MS.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Ridgeland, MS include Saint Augustine School, Christ Covenant School, and St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the Mississippi private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Ridgeland, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Ridgeland Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Covenant School
Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.
(Presbyterian)
752 S Pear Orchard Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ridgeland, Mississippi

Ridgeland, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Heritage School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
550 Sunnybrook Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-7163
Gr: K-8 | 30 students

Overview

This Town (Ridgeland)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,754 Students
51,594 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
4,317 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1370
(Out of 1600)
1315
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,640
$10,675
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
26%
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
47 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
92 Students
1,674 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
1,085 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
196 Students
5,117 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
1,303 Students
40,563 Students
% White Students
75%
73%
# 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
136 Students
7,352 Students
% of Others Students
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 elementary schools in Ridgeland, MS?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Ridgeland, MS include Saint Augustine School, Christ Covenant School, and St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Ridgeland?
3 private elementary schools are located in Ridgeland.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Ridgeland?
100% of private elementary schools in Ridgeland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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