Prentiss Christian School

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 (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 195 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
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
195 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Prentiss Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Mascot: Saints
  • 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.
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $11,088 for elementary schools and $11,640 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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