For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 alternative private high schools serving 725 students in Mississippi.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Mississippi include The Piney Woods School and Saint Augustine School.
Top Ranked Mississippi Alternative ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5096 Highway 49 S
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(769) 232-1909
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(769) 232-1909
Gr: 8-12 | 86 students
Saint Augustine School
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Independent School Of Thought
Alternative School
961 Vinson Rd
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 469-9366
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 469-9366
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Kids' Company Inc.
Alternative School (Baptist)
3809 W Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-1604
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-1604
Gr: PK-10 | 34 students
Park Academy School-parkwood Behavioral Health
Alternative School
8135 Goodman
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-7104
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 893-7104
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
The Reading Nook Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1208 Honey Creek Ln Ne
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 990-4085
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 990-4085
Gr: PK-11 | 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Mississippi include The Piney Woods School and Saint Augustine School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Mississippi?
7 alternative private high schools are located in Mississippi.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Mississippi?
Mississippi alternative private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 15%.
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