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Southaven Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 3,021 students in Southaven, MS, 21% of all K-12 students in Southaven, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
80% of private schools in Southaven, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 3,021
  • Average Tuition: $5,804
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Southaven, MS School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 3,021
  • Average Tuition: $5,804
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Southaven, MS School Trends

Top Ranked Southaven Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Northpoint Christian School
Northpoint Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,014 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12
Christian
7400 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
(4)
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Northstar Academy Photo
Northstar Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 1,648 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Christian
3790 Goodman Road East
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 892-4300
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
5150 Tchulahoma Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
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Map of Greenbrook Baptist Church Kindergarten
Greenbrook Baptist Church Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8238 Greenbrook Pkwy
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-0647
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Map of Southaven KinderCare
Southaven KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4900 Getwell Rd.
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 892-1988
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Southaven, MS Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
3,021
Students
$5,804
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
29%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Southaven)
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
3,021 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
29%
20%
0.54
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
7 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
405 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
13%
3%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
2%
# Black Students
255 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
1,987 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
66%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
222 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
7%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
152 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,804
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$1,631
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Southaven, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Southaven, MS include Sacred Heart School, Northpoint Christian School, and Northstar Academy.
How many private schools are located in Southaven?
5 private schools are located in Southaven.
How diverse are private schools in Southaven?
Southaven private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Southaven go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Southaven are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Southaven?
80% of private schools in Southaven are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Southaven are often viewed compared to one another?

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