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Canton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 333 students in Canton, MS, 7% of all K-12 students in Canton, MS are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Canton, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Canton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Child Jesus School
Holy Child Jesus School
Gr: K-2 | 59 students
Catholic
315 Garrett St
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
(1)
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Map of Canton Academy
Canton Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
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Canton, MS ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
333
Students
-26.3% (-119 students) 10-yr
$4,650
Avg. Tuition
+27.4% (+$1,000) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
+3.8% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+42.9% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Canton)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
333 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025167227179
2024167225172
2023173221174
2022175226185
2021175217180
2020175209171
2019175228175
2018175227172
2017146234180
2016151239178
2015151210167
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% Students of Color
27%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202527%19%34%
202427%19%34%
202322%19%33%
202227%18%33%
202127%19%32%
202027%19%32%
201932%17%31%
201832%17%31%
201726%17%32%
201625%17%32%
201526%18%32%
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0.55
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.550.480.65
20240.550.480.65
20230.500.490.65
20220.450.470.64
20210.450.480.64
20200.450.480.64
20190.450.480.63
20180.450.480.63
20170.570.460.61
20160.580.450.61
20150.580.460.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
13 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20254%2%9%
20244%2%9%
20233%2%9%
20228%2%8%
20218%2%9%
20208%2%9%
20198%2%8%
20188%2%8%
20176%1%8%
20166%1%8%
20156%1%8%
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# Black Students
37 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202511%9%7%
202411%9%7%
20238%9%8%
20228%8%7%
20218%9%7%
20208%9%8%
20198%8%7%
20188%8%7%
20176%7%7%
20166%7%7%
20156%8%8%
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# White Students
210 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
63%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202563%70%52%
202463%70%52%
202367%69%52%
202273%70%54%
202173%70%54%
202073%70%54%
201973%70%56%
201873%70%56%
201761%71%58%
201659%72%58%
201559%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
71 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
21%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202521%16%26%
202421%16%26%
202321%17%25%
20229%16%25%
20219%16%25%
20209%16%24%
20199%18%24%
20189%18%23%
201726%18%22%
201628%17%22%
201528%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
20226:112:111:1
20216:112:111:1
20206:112:112:1
20196:112:112:1
20186:112:112:1
20177:113:112:1
20167:113:112:1
20157:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202530%47%55%
202430%46%54%
202330%45%54%
202230%44%54%
202130%45%54%
202030%46%54%
201930%46%53%
201830%47%53%
201723%45%53%
201623%42%52%
201523%42%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025161515
2024171615
2023171615
2022171615
2021171615
2020171615
2019171615
2018171615
2017171615
2016171615
2015171615
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202591113
20242812
20232711
20222811
20212711
20202711
20192711
20182711
20162510
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025222426
2024222426
2023222326
2022222426
2021222426
2020222325
2019222425
2018222425
2017222325
2016202325
2015202325
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,650
$10,203

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$4,650$11,704$15,012
2024$4,650$6,759$13,254
2023$4,650$5,958$12,626
2022$4,650$5,887$12,187
2021$4,650$5,682$11,800
2020$4,650$5,528$11,512
2019$4,650$5,569$11,293
2018$4,650$5,440$11,017
2017$4,650$5,408$10,708
2016$3,650$5,989$10,356
2015$3,650$5,874$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
23%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202523%26%34%
202423%26%34%
202323%23%34%
202223%23%33%
202123%25%33%
202023%23%32%
201923%23%31%
201823%23%30%
201722%21%30%
201621%22%29%
201521%21%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$1,500$1,631$7,073
2024$1,500$1,631$6,930
2023$1,500$1,620$6,469
2021$1,500$1,320$6,055
2020$1,500$1,227$5,921
2019$1,500$1,227$5,795
2018$1,500$1,227$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearCanton, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202558%86%81%
202490%95%85%
202390%94%85%
202290%96%85%
202190%95%85%
202090%95%85%
201990%95%85%
201890%95%85%
201790%93%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Canton, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Canton, MS is Holy Child Jesus School.
How many private schools are located in Canton?
2 private schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of students in Canton go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Canton?
100% of private schools in Canton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Canton include: Holy Child Jesus School vs. Canton Academy

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