Bayou Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 565 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,800
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Bayou Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bayou Academy
Pre-K	48
Kind	25
1	25
2	20
3	30
4	28
5	20
6	28
7	62
8	50
9	67
10	61
11	50
12	51

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Year Founded

1969

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

565 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

uniforms required in 2018

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

Advanced Courses

DC American HistoryDC Chemistry

DC College AlgebraDC English IV

DC Physics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,800

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Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Associate

Shellie Steadman

Application URL

Sports

Colors

White, Royal blue

School Mascot

Colts

School Notes

Bayou Aacdemy is a private, Christian school that focuses on a rigorous curriculum, student-engaged instruction, Christian values, and great technology. School is 1:1 in grade4s 7-12.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Bayou Academy cost?

Bayou Academy's tuition is approximately $4,800 for private students.

What schools are Bayou Academy often compared to?

Bayou Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Presbyterian Day School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Bayou Academy?

The acceptance rate of Bayou Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What is Bayou Academy's ranking?

Bayou Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Bayou Academy?

The application deadline for Bayou Academy 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).