For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 222 students in Tunica County, MS (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,621 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Tunica County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Tunica County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Tunica County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
D.b.a. Tunica Academy
(Christian)
584 Academy Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1051
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1051
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Tunica County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
222 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
22 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$10,817
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
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
15 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
2%
# Black Students
15 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
162 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
73%
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
30 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
13%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Tunica County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Tunica County, MS.
What percentage of students in Tunica County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Tunica County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tunica County?
100% of private schools in Tunica County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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