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Best Washington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,430 students in Washington County, MS (there are , serving 6,303 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
78% of private schools in Washington County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of Deer Creek School
Deer Creek School
Gr: K-12 | 183 students
Sports: 9
300 Deer Creek Circle
Arcola, MS 38722
(662) 827-5165
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Map of Presbyterian Child Development Program
Presbyterian Child Development Program
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1 John Calvin Circle
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 332-1214
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Map of Washington School
Washington School
Gr: PK-12 | 570 students
1605 E Reed Rd
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 332-0786
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Map of Greenville Christian School
Greenville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Baptist
2064 Greenville Christian Rd
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 332-0946
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Map of Kings Court Christian Academy
Kings Court Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 73 students
716 Hwy 1 N
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 335-0964
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Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr: K-6 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
1501 VFW Road
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 379-9711
(1)
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Map of St. James Episcopal Day School
St. James Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1026 S Washington Ave
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-4588
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Map of Tender Ages Learning Center
Tender Ages Learning Center
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students
Baptist
646 Lester St
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 537-4923
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Washington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students
Catholic
1501 V F W Rd
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 378-9711
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
9 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearWashington County Total Schools
20259
20249
20239
20229
20219
20209
20197
20187
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
1,430 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025159227179
2024159225172
2023202221174
2022201226185
2021201217180
2020201209171
2019239228175
2018250227172
2017243234180
2016243239178
2015243210167
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% Average Students of Color
29%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202529%19%34%
202429%19%34%
202331%19%33%
202227%18%33%
202127%19%32%
202027%19%32%
201921%17%31%
201821%17%31%
201718%17%32%
201618%17%32%
201518%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025151515
2024141615
2023141615
2022141615
2021141615
2020141615
2019141615
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,930
$10,203

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025$6,930$11,704$15,012
2018$5,900$5,440$11,017
2017$5,900$5,408$10,708
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202599%86%81%
202498%95%85%
202398%94%85%
202298%96%85%
202198%95%85%
202098%95%85%
201998%95%85%
201898%95%85%
201798%93%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20250.620.480.65
20240.620.480.65
20230.580.490.65
20220.560.470.64
20210.560.480.64
20200.560.480.64
20190.520.480.63
20180.530.480.63
20170.460.460.61
20160.460.450.61
20150.460.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20252%2%9%
20242%2%9%
20232%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
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# Black Students
352 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
24%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202524%9%7%
202424%9%7%
202322%9%8%
202220%8%7%
202120%9%7%
202020%9%8%
201916%8%7%
201816%8%7%
201710%7%7%
201610%7%7%
201510%8%8%
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# White Students
804 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
54%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202554%70%52%
202454%70%52%
202360%69%52%
202261%70%54%
202161%70%54%
202061%70%54%
201966%70%56%
201865%70%56%
201771%71%58%
201671%72%58%
201571%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
296 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
20%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202519%16%26%
202419%16%26%
202314%17%25%
202216%16%25%
202116%16%25%
202016%16%24%
201915%18%24%
201817%18%23%
201717%18%22%
201617%17%22%
201517%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, MS include Deer Creek School, Washington School, and Presbyterian Child Development Program.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
8 private schools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County?
Washington County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
78% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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