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

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Pillow Academy

69601 Highway 82 W Greenwood, MS 38930

Tel: (662) 453-1266

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 849 students
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 849 students
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Pillow 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	Pillow Academy
Pre-K	51
Kind	153
1	50
2	50
3	50
4	50
5	67
6	50
7	50
8	78
9	50
10	50
11	50
12	50

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Year Founded

1966

Campus Size

58 acres

School Motto

Knowledge, Wisdom, Service

Student Body

Total Students

849 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

78 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

17 students

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Sports

School Mascot

Mustangs

School Notes

Pillow Academy's leadership in teaching, athletics, and service make it a beacon of excellence in education.
Thirty five years ago the founders of Pillow Academy had a vision of quality education for Greenwood and the surrounding counties.
Pillow Academy's mission, as a college preparatory school, is to educate the whole child in an environment of academic excellence and Christian values, so that each child is challenged to grow and mature in knowledge, wisdom, and service.

Pillow Academy's leadership in teaching, athletics, and service make it a beacon of excellence in education. Thirty five years ago the founders of Pillow Academy had a vision of quality education for Greenwood and the surrounding counties. Pillow Academy's mission, as a college preparatory school, is to educate the whole child in an environment of academic excellence and Christian values, so that each child is challenged to grow and mature in knowledge, wisdom, and service.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is the acceptance rate of Pillow Academy?

The acceptance rate of Pillow Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What is Pillow Academy's ranking?

Pillow Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Pillow Academy?

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

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Fall Break

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Spring Break

March 08, 2027 (Monday)

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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).