Northstar Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 1,648 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,615
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Northstar Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Northstar Academy
4	31
5	24
6	90
7	125
8	140
9	253
10	323
11	357
12	305

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Year Founded

1996

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

1,648 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

11 students

Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,615

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% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Megan Carpenter

Application URL

School Notes

NorthStar Academy is a private online 4th-12th grade diploma granting school.
NSA is dual accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) through AdvancED. NSA was the first online accredited Christian school in the US and is currently ranked #1 by three different organizations.
NSA is staffed by highly qualified certified Christian educators with a passion for student discipleship.
NorthStar offers more than 200 courses including 19 advanced placement courses.
NSA also has a thriving student body with clubs, activities, student government and more.
Come see why we are ranked number one!.

As a fully accredited school with almost 20 years pioneering online Christian education, you can be sure that you are getting the best online education possible.
You will immediately notice a different at NorthStar Academy from the very first interaction with our office and support staff to your child's classroom experience. Our mission at NorthStar is to personally invest in our students and families so that we can show them Jesus while at the same time providing them a high-quality college preparatory education. At part of the Network of International Christian Schools, our teachers see themselves as more than just graders, they are disciple makers.
That is not the only thing that makes us different than other online schools. At NorthStar Academy, more than 85% of the courses are written by our own teachers. That means that your child is being taught by the teacher who wrote the course. This creates a more genuine experience for each student as they move from teacher to teacher experiencing the uniqueness of each teacher's style preventing boardom from setting in when every class looks and feels the same. It also means that the teachers are intimately aware of their course and can therefore be more responsive to student needs as well as adjust the course as needed.
You will find the office and technical support staff at NSA to be highly reponsive and engaged in the process of making sure that you and your child are on boarded well, and they are always standing by ready and willing to help!
All of that teacher and support staff commitment to excellence means that your child will succeed. NSA's students are accepted to colleges and universities all over the US and around the world. A list of universities that our graduates have been accepted to is available in the school profile at www.northstar-academy.org
The NorthStar team is confident that from first contact through graduation you will notice the NorthStar difference!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northstar Academy cost?

Northstar Academy's tuition is approximately $3,615 for private students.

What schools are Northstar Academy often compared to?

Northstar Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Desoto Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Northstar Academy?

The acceptance rate of Northstar Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What is Northstar Academy's ranking?

Northstar Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Northstar Academy?

The application deadline for Northstar Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $10,040 for elementary schools and $11,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).