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Tate County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Tate County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Tate County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Magnolia Heights School
Magnolia Heights School
Gr: PK-12 | 662 students
Christian
1 Chiefs Dr
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4491
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Map of Calvary Baptist School
Calvary Baptist School
Gr: PK-11 | 7 students
Baptist
8798 Highway 51
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5136
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
669 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
16 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
590 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
87%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
63 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
9%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

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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