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Best Mississippi Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools 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 in Mississippi include St. Andrew's Episcopal School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Northpoint Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
88% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

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

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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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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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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
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students
Avg. class size: 15 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
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students
Avg. class size: 15 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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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Mississippi include St. Andrew's Episcopal School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Northpoint Christian School.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools are located in Mississippi?
8 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools are located in Mississippi.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Mississippi?
Mississippi private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools are religiously affiliated in Mississippi?
88% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
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Private Schools
5,812
Students
$17,498
Avg. Tuition
21%
Students of Color
11:1
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