Columbus Christian Academy Photo - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Oldest Private Preschools in Mississippi

The average private preschool in Mississippi was founded around 1967 (2024-25).
The oldest private preschool in Mississippi is Cathedral School, founded in 1847.
Year Founded Range: 1847 1980 Avg. Year Founded: 1947

Oldest Private Preschools in Mississippi (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Cathedral School
Cathedral School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1847
Grades: PK-12
701 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: PK-12
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Vicksburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: PK-12
1900 Grove St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Rank: #44.
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: PK-6
2700 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: PK-6
3704 Quinn Dr
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-7207
Rank: #66.
St. Alphonsus Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: PK-6
504 Jackson Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
Rank: #77.
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: PK-12
510 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-8
5150 Tchulahoma Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: NS-12
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: NS-12
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Coast Episcopal School
Coast Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: NS-6
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
St. Johns Day School
St. Johns Day School Photo - We love SJDS!
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-6
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Rank: #1313.
Jackson Academy
Jackson Academy Photo
(2)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-12
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Rank: #1414.
Central Baptist School
Central Baptist School Photo
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: PK-12
35 P D Freeman Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0161
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Annunciation Catholic School
Annunciation Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-8
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-6
603 West Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
D.b.a. Tunica Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
584 Academy Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1051
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lamar School
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Canton Academy
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-12
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
First Presbyterian Day School
(Presbyterian)
(4)
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-6
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Rank: #2121.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
1144 E Gallman Rd
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
Rank: #2222.
Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Bayou Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
1291 Crosby Rd
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3708
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Mt. Salus Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
1580 Clinton-Raymond Rd.
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5863
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Starkville Academy
Starkville Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
505 Academy Rd
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Central Hinds Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
2894 Raymond Bolton Rd
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5568
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Sylva Bay Academy
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(Christian)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
17 Hwy 531
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 764-2157
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Carol L Roberts
Carol L Roberts Photo
(6)
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: PK-12
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Hillcrest Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: PK-12
4060 S Siwell Rd
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 372-0149
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
North Delta School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: PK-12
330 Green Wave Lane
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4536
Rank: #3131.
Temple Christian Academy
Temple Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: PK-12
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Rank: #3232.
Columbus Christian Academy
Columbus Christian Academy Photo - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
(1)
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: PK-12
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Rank: #3333.
Dedeaux KinderCare
Dedeaux KinderCare Photo - Dedeaux KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: NS-PK
15267 Dedeaux Rd.
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-3123
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Meridian KinderCare
Meridian KinderCare Photo - Wonderful hands-on Science center! Meet Donatello the the Pre-School Class Turtle! Cowabunga!
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: NS-PK
4706 Broadmoor Dr.
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-8166
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Victory Chrisitian Academy
Victory Chrisitian Academy Photo - Victory Christian AcademyEstablished 1980
(Pentecostal)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
116 N Denton Rd
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-9013
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mississippi average private preschools founding year?
The Mississippi average private preschools founding year is 1967 for 2024-25.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Mississippi?
The top ranked private preschools in Mississippi include Cathedral School, St. Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic School and Vicksburg Catholic School.

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