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Best Mississippi Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) serving 5,855 students in Mississippi. You can also find more schools membership associations in Mississippi.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Mississippi include Northpoint Christian School, Saint Stanislaus High School, and Jackson Academy.
The average tuition cost is $12,141, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average tuition cost of $10,203.
92% of private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Mississippi (2026)

Map of Bayou Academy
Bayou Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1291 Crosby Rd
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
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Jackson Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
(2)
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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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Map of Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary Campus
Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary Campus
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students
Catholic
3704 Quinn Dr
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-7207
(1)
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Saint Stanislaus High School
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
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Starkville Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 746 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
505 Academy Rd
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
(2)
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Map of Tupelo Christian Preparatory School
Tupelo Christian Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 545 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
5440 Endville Road
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
(1)
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Canton Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
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Map of Gateway Christian Academy
Gateway Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Christian
908 Frontage Dr W
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 528-5454
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Map of Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students
Sports: 6
Christian
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
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Map of Hillcrest Christian School
Hillcrest Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
4060 S Siwell Rd
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 372-0149
(1)
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Sylva Bay Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 296 students
Sports: 10
Christian
17 Hwy 531
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 764-2157
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Mississippi?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Mississippi include Northpoint Christian School, Saint Stanislaus High School, and Jackson Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) are located in Mississippi?
12 private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) are located in Mississippi.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) cost in Mississippi?
The average tuition cost is $12,141, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average tuition cost of $10,203.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Mississippi?
Mississippi private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) are religiously affiliated in Mississippi?
92% of private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
12
Private Schools
5,855
Students
$12,141
Avg. Tuition
11%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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