For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 9 students in Summit, MS (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,334 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Summit, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Summit, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Summit, MS (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1005 Gordon Covington Rd
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 600-2118
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 600-2118
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students
Overview
This Town (Summit)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
9 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
67%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
2%
# Black Students
n/a
5,464 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
3 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
33%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Summit, MS?
1 private schools are located in Summit, MS.
What percentage of students in Summit go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Summit are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Summit?
100% of private schools in Summit are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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