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Christ Covenant School Photo - Lower School students use iPod Touches to play interactive learning games in specific subjects.

Best Ridgeland 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,796 students in Ridgeland, MS (there are , serving 3,078 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in Ridgeland, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Ridgeland, MS include Christ Covenant School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Saint Augustine School.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Ridgeland, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Ridgeland 草榴社区 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
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
Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
444 Northpark Dr
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 956-5000
Gr: K | 42 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Ridgeland, Mississippi

Ridgeland, Mississippi 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

Overview

This Town (Ridgeland)
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,796 Students
55,136 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
71 Teachers
4,488 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1370
(Out of 1600)
1315
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,640
$10,817
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
26%
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.48
# American Indian Students
3 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
93 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
196 Students
5,467 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
1,312 Students
41,492 Students
% White Students
73%
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
168 Students
9,395 Students
% of Others Students
10%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ridgeland, MS?
The top-ranked private schools in Ridgeland, MS include Christ Covenant School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Saint Augustine School.
How many private schools are located in Ridgeland?
4 private schools are located in Ridgeland.
What percentage of students in Ridgeland go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Ridgeland are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ridgeland?
100% of private schools in Ridgeland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Ridgeland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ridgeland include: Colonial Heights Baptist Church Kindergarten vs. Christ Covenant School

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