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St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo - North Campus in Ridgeland

Best Madison County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 4,520 students in Madison County, MS.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Madison County, MS include Madison Ridgeland Academy, Christ Covenant School, and St. Joseph Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Mississippi private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
90% of private elementary schools in Madison County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Madison County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Covenant School
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
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15
Holy Child Jesus School
(Catholic)
(1)
315 Garrett St
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
Gr: K-2 | 59 students Tuition listed
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 student Tuition listed
Sacred Heart
(Catholic)
1493 Hwy 17
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2324
Gr: PK-3 | 146 students
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 student 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
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition 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.
(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tricounty Academy
400 Cox Ferry Rd. (cox Ferry Road)
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8517
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Canton Academy
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
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
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Madison County, Mississippi

Madison County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Heritage School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
550 Sunnybrook Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-7163
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
642 Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-0474
Gr: PK-K | 28 students

Overview

This County (Madison County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,520 Students
51,594 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
346 Teachers
4,317 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1370
(Out of 1600)
1315
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,648
$10,675
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$183
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
47 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
125 Students
1,674 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
1,085 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
518 Students
5,117 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
3,436 Students
40,563 Students
% White Students
76%
73%
# 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
355 Students
7,352 Students
% of Others Students
8%
13%
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 elementary schools in Madison County, MS?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Madison County, MS include Madison Ridgeland Academy, Christ Covenant School, and St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Madison County?
10 private elementary schools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Madison County?
Madison County private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
90% of private elementary schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private elementary schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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