Chartered in 1970 and acccredited by the Mississippi Private School Association, PCS has sought to provide each student with a traditional education supported by the teaching of Christian principles and values.
We at Prentiss Christian are devoted to providing a first rate education that exceeds any other education available to this area.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
279 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Prentiss Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Prentiss Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $5,920 for elementary schools and $6,611 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 96% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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