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Best Lafayette County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,032 students in Lafayette County, MS (there are , serving 7,667 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
25% of private schools in Lafayette County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lafayette County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Regents School Of Oxford
Regents School Of Oxford
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
14 County Road 130
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-1945
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Map of Magnolia Montessori School
Magnolia Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 76 students
Montessori School
205 County Road 102
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-0344
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Map of The University Of Mississippi High School
The University Of Mississippi High School
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students
1111 Jackson Ave Ste J
University, MS 38677
(662) 915-1296
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Lafayette County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Oxford University School Photo
Oxford University School
Gr: PK-7 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
200 OUS Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2200
(6)
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearLafayette County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20223
20213
20203
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
1,032 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025258227179
2024258225172
2023144221174
2022172226185
2021110217180
2020110209171
2019164228175
2018164227172
2017167234180
2016167239178
2015158210167
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% Average Students of Color
22%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202522%19%34%
202422%19%34%
202316%19%33%
20228%18%33%
20214%19%32%
20204%19%32%
20193%17%31%
20183%17%31%
20175%17%32%
20165%17%32%
20154%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
66 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20188:112:112:1
20179:113:112:1
20169:113:112:1
20157:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%

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

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202548%47%55%
202448%46%54%
202358%45%54%
202258%44%54%
202167%45%54%
202067%46%54%
201967%46%53%
201867%47%53%
201767%45%53%
201667%42%52%
201550%42%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025181515
2024181615
2023131615
2022131615
202181615
202081615
201981615
201881615
201781615
201681615
201581615
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2022-2025)

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025242426
2024242426
2023242326
2022242426
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$10,203

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025$4,000$11,704$15,012
2024$4,000$6,759$13,254
2023$5,500$5,958$12,626
2022$5,500$5,887$12,187
2021$5,500$5,682$11,800
2020$5,500$5,528$11,512
2019$5,500$5,569$11,293
2018$5,500$5,440$11,017
2017$4,000$5,408$10,708
2016$4,000$5,989$10,356
2015$4,000$5,874$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202510%26%34%
202410%26%34%
202310%23%34%
202210%23%33%
202110%25%33%
202010%23%32%
201910%23%31%
201810%23%30%
201710%21%30%
201610%22%29%
201510%21%28%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20250.620.480.65
20240.620.480.65
20230.620.490.65
20220.520.470.64
20210.410.480.64
20200.410.480.64
20190.230.480.63
20180.230.480.63
20170.250.460.61
20160.250.450.61
20150.180.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
94 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20259%2%9%
20249%2%9%
20239%2%9%
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# Black Students
115 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202511%9%7%
202411%9%7%
20234%9%8%
20221%8%7%
20212%9%7%
20202%9%8%
20191%8%7%
20181%8%7%
20171%7%7%
20161%7%7%
20151%8%8%
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# White Students
585 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
57%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202557%70%52%
202457%70%52%
202342%69%52%
202247%70%54%
202173%70%54%
202073%70%54%
201987%70%56%
201887%70%56%
201786%71%58%
201686%72%58%
201591%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
228 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
22%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLafayette County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202522%16%26%
202422%16%26%
202344%17%25%
202251%16%25%
202124%16%25%
202024%16%24%
201910%18%24%
201810%18%23%
201711%18%22%
201611%17%22%
20156%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lafayette County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Lafayette County, MS is Regents School Of Oxford.
How many private schools are located in Lafayette County?
3 private schools are located in Lafayette County.
What percentage of students in Lafayette County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Lafayette County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lafayette County?
25% of private schools in Lafayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Lafayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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