Deer Creek School (Top-Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School for 2026)

Home > Mississippi > Washington County > Arcola

Deer Creek School

300 Deer Creek Circle
Arcola, MS 38722

Tel: (662) 827-5165

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Deer Creek School in Arcola, MS is a rural private coâ€“ed school serving grades Kâ€“12 with a total enrollment of 183 students.

Founded in 1965, the school offers a nonsectarian program with an alternate religious affiliation and maintains a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 13:1.

The school provides 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and an average class size of 15 students.

Annual tuition at Deer Creek School is $6,300, reflecting its rural community setting.

Deer Creek School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for the number of AP courses offered.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MS School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 183 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,300
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Deer Creek School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1965

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

183 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

15 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,300

View national tuition avg.

Application URL

Endowment Size

$50 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoftballTennis

Track and Field

School Notes

School Motto: Tradition of Excellence

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Josie Azlin, Most Intellectual
- Bo Ray, Most Likely to Succeed

Source: Verified school update

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Deer Creek School cost?

Deer Creek School's tuition is approximately $6,300 for private students.

What schools are Deer Creek School often compared to?

Deer Creek School is often viewed alongside schools like Washington School, Greenville Christian School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Deer Creek School?

Deer Creek School famous alumni include: Josie Azlin, Most Intellectual and Bo Ray, Most Likely to Succeed.

What sports does Deer Creek School offer?

Deer Creek School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Track and Field.

What is Deer Creek School's ranking?

Deer Creek School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Deer Creek School?

The application deadline for Deer Creek School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

Endorse Deer Creek School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

July 14, 2026

²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Closures and Consolidations: Warning Signs to Watch

Learn the financial, enrollment, and leadership warning signs that may indicate a private school is at risk of closure or consolidation, and how families can prepare.

July 14, 2026

AI Tutoring in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: Innovation or Risk?

Discover how AI tutoring is changing private education, the benefits and risks for students, and what parents should ask before enrolling.

July 14, 2026

What New Cell Phone Laws Mean for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Families

Learn how new cell phone laws are affecting private schools, what parents should expect, and how to evaluate school technology policies in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MS School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 183 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,300
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Request Information

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $10,675 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).