Best Tate County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 669 students in Tate County, MS (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,977 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Tate County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Tate County, MS is Magnolia Heights School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Tate County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Tate County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Magnolia Heights School
(Christian)
1 Chiefs Dr
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4491
Gr: PK-12 | 662 students Acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist School
(Baptist)
8798 Highway 51
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5136
Gr: PK-11 | 7 students

Overview

This County (Tate County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
669 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
16 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
590 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
87%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
63 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
9%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Tate County, MS?
The top-ranked private schools in Tate County, MS is Magnolia Heights School.
How many private schools are located in Tate County?
2 private schools are located in Tate County.
What percentage of students in Tate County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Tate County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tate County?
100% of private schools in Tate County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Tate County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Tate County include: Calvary Baptist School vs. Magnolia Heights School

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