Park Place Christian Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 644 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,500
Acceptance rate: 92%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Jul. 31
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Park Place Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Park Place Christian Academy
Pre-K	72
Kind	40
1	46
2	46
3	44
4	44
5	44
6	44
7	44
8	44
9	44
10	44
11	44
12	44

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia

Year Founded

2000

School Calendar

Campus Size

24 acres

School Motto

Soli Deo Gloria/To God Alone the Glory!

Student Body

Total Students

644 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

67%

Average Class Size

18 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform featuring neat and modest options.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Orton Gillingham Academy of Practioners and Educators

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jul. 31

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,500

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Tuition Notes

Preschool/Half-Day: 4500 Elementary: 7200 Secondary: 7500 Dyslexia Center 1G-2G: 11000 Dyslexia Therapy 3G-6G: 11000 Dyslexia Resource 7G-12G: 9000 Discounts available for full day K5-12G students meeting requirements... Additional children, active church membership in founding church, and K5-12G students paying in full by June 15 deadline prior to school beginning in August.

Acceptance Rate

92%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Lori Clendinning

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

ArcheryBaseball

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryDrill Team

FootballGolf

MarksmanshipSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

School Mascot

Crusader

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Beta ClubChess Club/Team

National Honor Society ChapterRobotics Club/Team

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Chapel worship teamDrama Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:

First Tee (Preschool/Elementary Golf)PeeWee Sports (Elementary)

Running ClubSoccer Shots (Preschool)

T.O.T.S. (Preschool Basketball)

School Notes

Park Place Christian Academy, a ministry of Park Place Baptist Church, located in central Mississippi, strives to provide a distinctively Christian, academically rigorous education for students in grades K3-12.
PPCA, established in 2000, and with a current enrollment of 600 students, uses Godly guidance and Christian personnel to cultivate a biblical worldview into the hearts and minds of our students. Park Place Christian Academy is accredited by SACS/AdvancED and at the highest level by the Mid-South Association of Independent Schools (MAIS).

Park Place Christian Academy's mission is to partner with parents to provide their children a Christ-centered education founded on the Bible which fosters spiritual development and instills the vision and practice of Christian excellence in academics, character, and service to others.
Our faith in God is integrated throughout all of our programs and courses of study as a part of our Christian worldview.
We believe as we integrate academic excellence with a passion for Christ we will develop a strong foundation for young leaders to uniquely shape the world in which we live.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Park Place Christian Academy cost?

Park Place Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.

What schools are Park Place Christian Academy often compared to?

Park Place Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Hartfield Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Park Place Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Park Place Christian Academy is 92%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What sports does Park Place Christian Academy offer?

Park Place Christian Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Marksmanship, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Track and Field. Park Place Christian Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for most sports offered.

What is Park Place Christian Academy's ranking?

Park Place Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Highest average ACT score, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Park Place Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Park Place Christian Academy is Jul. 31.

School Reviews

5 9/7/2020

We absolutely love the faith-based academics at Park Place. They provide a fun, creative, christian environment for learning.

- Posted by Parent - Lana H

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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).