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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 9,387 students in Mississippi.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Mississippi private elementary school average acceptance rate of 94%.
69% of private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi include Lamar School, Jackson Academy, and St. Andrew's Episcopal School (Jackson, MS Campus).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Elementary 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 Photo
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 Copiah Educational Foundation
Copiah Educational Foundation
Gr: PK-12 | 638 students
Sports: 11
1144 E Gallman Rd
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
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Map of Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
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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 Lamar School
Lamar School
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
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Map of Madison Ridgeland Academy
Madison Ridgeland Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 students
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
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Map of Northpoint Christian School
Northpoint Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,014 students
Sports: 12
Christian
7400 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
(4)
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St. Andrew's Episcopal School (Jackson, MS Campus) Photo
St. Andrew's Episcopal School (Jackson, MS Campus)
Gr: NS-12 | 1,031 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
(1)
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St. Andrew's Episcopal School (Ridgeland, MS Campus) Photo
St. Andrew's Episcopal School (Ridgeland, MS Campus)
Gr: NS-12 | 1,031 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
1005 Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
(1)
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Starkville Academy Photo
Starkville Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 746 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
505 Academy Rd
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
(2)
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Map of Washington School
Washington School
Gr: PK-12 | 570 students
1605 E Reed Rd
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 332-0786
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi include Lamar School, Jackson Academy, and St. Andrew's Episcopal School (Jackson, MS Campus).
How many private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Mississippi?
13 private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Mississippi.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi?
Mississippi private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in Mississippi?
69% of private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
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Private Schools
9,387
Students
$14,615
Avg. Tuition
17%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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