Laurel Christian School (Top Ranked �� School for 2025-26)

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Laurel Christian School

The Laurel Christian School takes a spiritual approach to education.

LCS is an extension of the Christian home and strives to encourage, support, and inspire students and families in a system of values consistent with the Word of God.

It is our philosophy that students should have a Christ-centered view of the world, mankind, and life.

This means that the entire program, the curriculum, the quality of teachers, the school policies, the methods, and the evaluation procedures will be based on a genuine committment to the Christian faith and will be reflected in the way in which the task of education is carried out.

LCS is dedicated to academic excellence in a disciplined atmosphere.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 414 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Laurel Christian 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

Presbyterian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1982

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

414 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Laurel Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$6,100 per year

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 81%

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School Notes

School Motto: Educating for Eternity
School Mascot: Lion

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Laurel Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Johns Day School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Laurel Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Laurel Christian School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.

What is Laurel Christian School's ranking?

Laurel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Laurel Christian School?

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

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 414 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $11,026 for elementary schools and $11,547 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).