Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,996
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lee Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,996
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Lee Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
208 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
School Notes
- Lee Academy, a college preparatory school, provides an educational environment of excellence with high academic and behavioral standards.
- The vision of Lee Academy is to build the bridge to a student's future by nurturing the growth of the student with regard to individual needs and abilities in an atmosphere of warmth and caring and to develop strong character in each student by teaching principles of self-discipline, respect for authority, patriotism, a love of learning and reverence for God.
- Lee Academy, a college preparatory school, provides an educational environment of excellence with high academic and behavioral standards. The vision of Lee Academy is to build the bridge to a student's future by nurturing the growth of the student with regard to individual needs and abilities in an atmosphere of warmth and caring and to develop strong character in each student by teaching principles of self-discipline, respect for authority, patriotism, a love of learning and reverence for God.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lee Academy cost?
Lee Academy's tuition is approximately $6,996 for private students.
What schools are Lee Academy often compared to?
Lee Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Delta Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Lee Academy?
The application deadline for Lee Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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