Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.

Top 5 Best Madison County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 4,537 students in Madison County, MS (there are 34 public schools, serving 16,212 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Madison County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, MS include St. Andrew's Episcopal School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Canton Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 95%.
91% of private schools in Madison County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Canton Academy
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
Christ Covenant School
Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.
(Presbyterian)
752 S Pear Orchard Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Holy Child Jesus School
(Catholic)
(1)
315 Garrett St
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
Grades: K-2
| 59 students
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Grades: PK-12
| 1,290 students
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Grades: NS-12
| 1,039 students
St. Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
Grades: PK-12
| 314 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.
(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Tricounty Academy
400 Cox Ferry Rd. (cox Ferry Road)
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8517
Grades: PK-12
| 379 students
Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
444 Northpark Dr
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
Grades: K
| 42 students
Sacred Heart
(Catholic)
1493 Hwy 17
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2324
Grades: PK-3
| 146 students
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
1585 Old Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Madison County, Mississippi

Madison County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Heritage School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
550 Sunnybrook Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-7163
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
642 Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-0474
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, MS include St. Andrew's Episcopal School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Canton Academy.
How many private schools are located in Madison County?
11 private schools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private schools in Madison County?
Madison County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is same as the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
91% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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