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
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,810
Application URL
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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370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.")
(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
0.8 miles
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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.")
(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
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
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.")
(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
0.8 miles
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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
1585 Old Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
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
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.")
(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
0.8 miles
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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
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
Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
444 Northpark Dr
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
3.3 miles
Gr: K | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.")
(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
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
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
7.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.")
(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
0.8 miles
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
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
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
Christ Covenant School ![Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.]( "Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.")
(Presbyterian)
752 S Pear Orchard Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
1585 Old Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
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
Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
444 Northpark Dr
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
3.3 miles
Gr: K | 42 students
Christ Covenant School ![Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.]( "Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.")
(Presbyterian)
752 S Pear Orchard Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
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10/
Top 5%10
1209 Madison Avenue
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6609
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6609
1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1199 Madison Avenue
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-2951
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-2951
1.1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 88%)
(Math: 59% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: 59% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
929 Poore's Pass
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-0054
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-0054
1.4 miles
Gr: 9 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
586 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
306 S.pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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