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Washington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,430 students in Washington County, MS (there are 25 public schools, serving 6,303 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 99%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
78% of private schools in Washington County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Deer Creek School
Deer Creek School
Gr: K-12 | 183 students
Sports: 9
300 Deer Creek Circle
Arcola, MS 38722
(662) 827-5165
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Map of Presbyterian Child Development Program
Presbyterian Child Development Program
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1 John Calvin Circle
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 332-1214
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Map of Washington School
Washington School
Gr: PK-12 | 570 students
1605 E Reed Rd
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 332-0786
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Map of Greenville Christian School
Greenville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Baptist
2064 Greenville Christian Rd
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 332-0946
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Map of Kings Court Christian Academy
Kings Court Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 73 students
716 Hwy 1 N
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 335-0964
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Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr: K-6 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
1501 VFW Road
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 379-9711
(1)
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Map of St. James Episcopal Day School
St. James Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1026 S Washington Ave
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-4588
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Map of Tender Ages Learning Center
Tender Ages Learning Center
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students
Baptist
646 Lester St
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 537-4923
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Washington County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students
Catholic
1501 V F W Rd
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 378-9711
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,430 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
115 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,930
$8,197
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
352 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
24%
9%
# White Students
804 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
54%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
296 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
20%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, MS include Deer Creek School, Presbyterian Child Development Program, and Washington School.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
8 private schools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County?
Washington County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
78% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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