Madison Ridgeland Academy in Madison, MS, serves 1,290 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
The co鈥揺d school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 135 faculty members.
Founded in 1969, the academy has a religious affiliation listed as other religious and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
Annual tuition for Madison Ridgeland Academy is $12,810, consistent with private school tuition rates in the Madison area.
The school ranks among the top 20% in Mississippi for largest student body size among private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,290 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,810
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Madison Ridgeland Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
1,290 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Madison Ridgeland Academy cost?
Madison Ridgeland Academy's tuition is approximately $12,810 for private students.
What is Madison Ridgeland Academy's ranking?
Madison Ridgeland Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Madison Ridgeland Academy?
The application deadline for Madison Ridgeland Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Quick Facts
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
2.7 miles
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1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
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Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
1585 Old Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
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Saint Augustine School
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1202 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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