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Best Madison County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 4,562 students in Madison County, MS (there are , serving 16,212 public students). 22% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
91% of private schools in Madison County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 4,562
  • Average Tuition: $10,648
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Madison County, MS School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 4,562
  • Average Tuition: $10,648
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Madison County, MS School Trends

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

Christ Covenant School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Presbyterian
752 S Pear Orchard Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 978-2272
Map of Holy Child Jesus School
Gr: K-2 | 59 students
Catholic
315 Garrett St
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
(1)
Map of Madison Ridgeland Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 students
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Map of Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-3 | 146 students
Catholic
1493 Hwy 17
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2324
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
(1)
Map of Saint Augustine School
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Highland Colony Pkwy
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(769) 972-1386
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Map of Tricounty Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
400 Cox Ferry Rd. (cox Ferry Road)
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8517
Map of 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
Map of Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten
Gr: K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
444 Northpark Dr
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
Map of St. Anthony Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
Catholic
1585 Old Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
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Madison County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of The Heritage School
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
Special Education School
550 Sunnybrook Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-7163
Map of Montessori Childrens House At Chapel Of The Cross
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
642 Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-0474
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
11 Schools
# Students
4,562 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
347 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1370
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,648
$10,203
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.48
# American Indian Students
4 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
126 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
518 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
3,445 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
76%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
387 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
8%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, MS include Holy Child Jesus School, Christ Covenant School, and St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Madison County?
11 private schools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private schools in Madison County?
Madison County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
91% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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