Best Tupelo Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 475 students in Tupelo, MS.
86% of private preschools in Tupelo, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Preschools in Tupelo, MS (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Baptist Kindergarten & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
501 W Main St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 840-6132
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
First Baptist Day School And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
300 N Church St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 718-0018
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
First Umc Kid's Pad
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
412 West Main Street
Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 690-8100
Gr: K | 39 students
Harrisburg Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4675 Cliff Gookin Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-1308
Gr: K | 7 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Lakeview Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
830 Shumacola Trl
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 842-4005
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Montessori School Of Tupelo
Montessori School
1955 Mount Vernon Rd
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 240-9917
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Tuition listed
Tupelo Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1801 E Main St
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 791-7733
Gr: PK-11 | 74 students

Overview

This Town (Tupelo)
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
475 Students
45,622 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
3,735 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,160
$11,615

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
763 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
637 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
21 Students
3,763 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
149 Students
31,982 Students
% White Students
31%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24 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
285 Students
8,941 Students
% of Others Students
60%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Tupelo, MS?
7 private preschools are located in Tupelo, MS.
How diverse are private preschools in Tupelo?
Tupelo private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is same as the Mississippi private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Tupelo?
86% of private preschools in Tupelo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private preschools in Tupelo are often viewed compared to one another?

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