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Mississippi Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 5,812 students in Mississippi. You can also find more schools membership associations in Mississippi.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi include Northpoint Christian School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Jackson Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
88% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi (2026-27)

Map of Canton Academy
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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Coast Episcopal School
Gr: NS-6 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
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Map of Hillcrest Christian School
Hillcrest Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4060 S Siwell Rd
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 372-0149
(1)
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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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St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
(1)
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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi include Northpoint Christian School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Jackson Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Mississippi?
8 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Mississippi.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi?
Mississippi private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in Mississippi?
88% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
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Private Schools
5,812
Students
$17,498
Avg. Tuition
22%
Students of Color
11:1
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