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

Best Ridgeland Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 1,796 students in Ridgeland, MS.
The top-ranked private preschools in Ridgeland, MS include St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Saint Augustine School, and Christ Covenant School.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the Mississippi private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private preschools in Ridgeland, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Top-Ranked Ridgeland Private Preschools (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 students 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
Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
444 Northpark Dr
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
Gr: K | 42 students
[+] 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
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,796 Students
45,622 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
71 Teachers
3,735 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
46%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1370
(Out of 1600)
1320
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,640
$10,910
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
22%
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.48
# American Indian Students
3 Students
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
93 Students
763 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
637 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
196 Students
3,763 Students
% Black Students
11%
8%
# White Students
1,312 Students
31,982 Students
% White Students
73%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24 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
8,941 Students
% of Others Students
10%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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