Private Schools in
Mississippi
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52 | |
| Nonsectarian | 37 | |
| Roman Catholic | 28 | |
| Baptist | 23 | |
| Presbyterian | 11 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 157 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 13 | |
| Montessori | 5 | |
| Special education | 4 | |
| Not reported | 2 |
Private Schools in Mississippi
There are 183 private schools in Mississippi that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northstar Academy | 4th–12th | Christian | 1,663 | White | 16% | 55 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Madison Ridgeland Academy | PK–12th | Other | 1,230 | White | 47% | 135 | 1969 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Jackson Academy | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,095 | White | 83% | 74 | 1959 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Andrew’s Episcopal School | PK–12th | Episcopal | 973 | White | 16% | 121 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Northpoint Christian School | PK–12th | Christian | 928 | White | 41% | 71 | 1973 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Presbyterian Christian School | PK–12th | Presbyterian | 910 | White | 40% | 103 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Presbyterian Christian School | PK–12th | Presbyterian | 909 | White | 40% | 62 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Pillow Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 753 | White | 92% | 78 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Parklane Academy | 1st–12th | Christian | 720 | White | 89% | 67 | 1970 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Jackson Preparatory School | 6th–12th | Christian | 704 | White | 28% | 69 | 1970 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 667 | White | 76% | 52 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Starkville Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 615 | White | 70% | 43 | 1969 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Magnolia Heights School | PK–12th | Christian | 600 | White | 54% | 50 | 1970 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Copiah Educational Foundation | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 599 | White | 87% | 40 | 1967 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 591 | White | 83% | 47 | 1900 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Cathedral School | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 590 | White | 75% | 51 | 1847 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Leake Academy | PK–12th | Methodist | 583 | White | 74% | 38 | 1970 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| First Presbyterian Day School | PK–6th | Presbyterian | 581 | White | 95% | 35 | 1965 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Patrick Catholic High School | 7th–8th | Roman Catholic | 575 | White | 5% | 33 | 1900 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Lamar School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 569 | Multiracial | 49% | 53 | 1972 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation | PK–12th | Christian | 560 | White | 66% | 39 | 1970 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Tupelo Christian Preparatory School | PK–12th | Christian | 549 | White | 57% | 53 | 1988 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Simpson County Academy | PK–12th | Other | 538 | White | 53% | 59 | 1970 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Bayou Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 525 | White | 74% | 47 | 1964 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| University of Mississippi High School | Nonsectarian | 500 | White | 13% | 3 | Early childhood/day care center |
* About racial difference
School Districts in Mississippi (137)
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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