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Starkville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 970 students in Starkville, MS, 17% of all K-12 students in Starkville, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Starkville, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Starkville Private Schools (2026-27)

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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
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Starkville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Sports: 2
Christian
303 Lynn Lane
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453
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Starkville, MS Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
970
Students
$40,000
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Starkville)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
970 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
5%
20%
0.25
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
14 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
837 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
86%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
95 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
10%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
87 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,000
$8,197
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Starkville, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Starkville, MS is Starkville Academy.
How many private schools are located in Starkville?
2 private schools are located in Starkville.
What percentage of students in Starkville go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Starkville are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Starkville?
100% of private schools in Starkville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Starkville are often viewed compared to one another?

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