St. Johns Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 174 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,000
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Johns Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Johns Day School
Pre-K	45
Kind	28
1	14
2	28
3	18
4	14
5	16
6	11

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia

Year Founded

1950

Student Body

Total Students

174 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,000

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Tuition Notes

We have several levels of tuition and affordable payment plans.

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Melissa Alawine

Admissions Associate

Sallie Mitchell

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Flag Football

School Notes

St. John's Day School provides students with a well-rounded educational curriculum in social studies, science, mathematics, reading, spelling, and so on.
Teachers attend selected continuing education courses each year to stay up-to-date with the latest teaching methods and educational tools.
In addition, individualized attention in each subject area is afforded every student because of our size and student/teacher ratios.
St. John's Day School philosophy is the development of each child's self-concept.
We also believe concerned discipline is essential to the growth of the individual.
Rooted in a Christian setting, we believe that Christian principles and content materials from Holy Scriptures should be taught in regular chapel programs and activity periods.
We also believe that the headmaster, teachers, and other personnel should exemplify Christian morals and ethics in their own attitudes and actions.
The goals of all our activities at St. John's Day School is to develop learning habits and character traits which will enrich personal living and result in responsible citizenship.

St. John's Day School provides students with a well-rounded educational curriculum in social studies, science, mathematics, reading, spelling, and so on. Teachers attend selected continuing education courses each year to stay up-to-date with the latest teaching methods and educational tools. In addition, individualized attention in each subject area is afforded every student because of our size and student/teacher ratios. St. John's Day School philosophy is the development of each child's self-concept. We also believe concerned discipline is essential to the growth of the individual. Rooted in a Christian setting, we believe that Christian principles and content materials from Holy Scriptures should be taught in regular chapel programs and activity periods. We also believe that the headmaster, teachers, and other personnel should exemplify Christian morals and ethics in their own attitudes and actions. The goals of all our activities at St. John's Day School is to develop learning habits and character traits which will enrich personal living and result in responsible citizenship.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Johns Day School cost?

St. Johns Day School's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.

What schools are St. Johns Day School often compared to?

St. Johns Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Johns Day School?

The acceptance rate of St. Johns Day School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What sports does St. Johns Day School offer?

St. Johns Day School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Flag Football.

What is St. Johns Day School's ranking?

St. Johns Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Johns Day School?

The application deadline for St. Johns Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $10,040 for elementary schools and $11,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).