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Ridgeland Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 1,378 students in Ridgeland, MS.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the Mississippi private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private high schools in Ridgeland, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ridgeland Private High Schools (2026-27)

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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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)

2
Private Schools
1,378
Students
+7.2% (+93 students) 10-yr
$14,640
Avg. Tuition
+103.3% (+$7,440) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
-3.6% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-16.7% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ridgeland)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
133 Schools
# Students
1,378 Students
41,484 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025689314253
2024677314245
20191,172332242
20181,172331238
20171,175339246
20161,175348241
2015643305220
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% Students of Color
27%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202527%15%32%
202425%15%31%
201926%13%29%
201826%13%28%
201721%13%30%
201621%13%30%
201528%13%30%
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0.45
0.39

Diversity Score Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.450.390.61
20240.430.400.60
20230.430.410.60
20220.430.390.58
20210.430.390.57
20200.430.390.57
20190.560.400.56
20180.560.400.55
20170.460.380.54
20160.460.370.54
20150.470.370.53
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
33 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
1,024 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20257%2%5%
20247%2%6%
20238%3%6%
20228%3%5%
20218%2%5%
20208%2%5%
20198%2%5%
20188%2%5%
20176%3%4%
20166%2%4%
20156%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
16 Students
678 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20232%1%8%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%8%
20202%2%8%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
171 Students
3,099 Students
% Black Students
13%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202512%7%8%
202413%8%8%
202316%7%8%
202216%6%8%
202116%7%8%
202016%7%8%
201914%6%8%
201814%6%8%
201710%5%8%
201610%6%8%
201512%6%9%
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# White Students
1,007 Students
32,378 Students
% White Students
73%
77%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202573%77%59%
202474%77%60%
202374%76%60%
202274%77%62%
202174%77%63%
202074%77%64%
201963%76%64%
201863%76%65%
201772%78%66%
201672%79%66%
201571%78%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23 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
96 Students
4,888 Students
% of Others Students
7%
12%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20257%12%17%
20245%11%15%
201914%14%14%
201814%14%13%
201711%13%14%
201611%12%13%
201510%13%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
3,570 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202510:111:110:1
20249:111:110:1
20196:112:110:1
20186:112:110:1
201712:112:110:1
201612:113:110:1
201512:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
51%

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

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202555%49%57%
202455%49%57%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025181013
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
$11,358

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$14,640$11,593$17,997
2024$15,065$7,610$17,011
2015$7,200$6,790$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
33%
21%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearRidgeland, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202533%21%38%
202433%21%37%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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