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

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About the School

East Rankin Academy in Pelahatchie, MS enrolls 766 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1969, this co鈥揺d Christian school is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International and other religious organizations.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 43 total teachers across elementary and secondary programs.
East Rankin Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for its student body size.
The school offers a regular elementary and secondary program serving a predominantly rural demographic near Pelahatchie.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 766 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

East Rankin 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	East Rankin Academy
Pre-K	55
Kind	60
1	60
2	58
3	54
4	60
5	56
6	60
7	60
8	32
9	60
10	48
11	48
12	55

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Year Founded

1969

Student Body

Total Students

766 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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What schools are East Rankin Academy often compared to?

East Rankin Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Park Place Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is East Rankin Academy's ranking?

East Rankin Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for East Rankin Academy?

The application deadline for East Rankin Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Date

First Day of Second Semester

January 04, 2027 (Monday)

School Holiday-Spring Break

March 08, 2027 (Monday)

Last Day of School (K3-8th)

May 12, 2027 (Wednesday)

Last Day of School (Grades 9-11)

May 14, 2027 (Friday)

School Reviews

5 8/2/2017

Extremely nice staff and school atmosphere.

- Posted by Parent - Amanda

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Did You Know?

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).