For the 2025-26 school year, there are 250 private schools serving 55,147 students in Mississippi (there are 1,038 public schools, serving 440,091 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Mississippi attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $11,026 for elementary schools and $11,547 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Mississippi include Holy Child Jesus School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 86% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 19% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Mississippi Private Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular neighborhoods: Fondren (3 schools), Belhaven (2 schools), Capitol Neighbors (1 schools), Queens Magnolia Terrace (1 schools), Greenbrook (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Mississippi?
The top-ranked private schools in Mississippi include Holy Child Jesus School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Mississippi?
There are 250 private schools are located in Mississippi.
How much do private schools cost in Mississippi?
The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $11,026 for elementary schools and $11,547 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Mississippi?
Approximately 19% of students in Mississippi private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Mississippi go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Mississippi attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mississippi?
Which private schools in Mississippi are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Mississippi include: Genesis One Christian School vs. Simpson County Academy, St. Johns Day School vs. Laurel Christian School, Starkville Christian School vs. Starkville Academy
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