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Best Lowndes County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,381 students in Lowndes County, MS (there are , serving 8,666 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
86% of private schools in Lowndes County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lowndes County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Map of 9th Street Day Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1016 9th Street S
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-4646
Annunciation Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
(2)
Map of Charity Village Christian Daycare & Learning Center
Gr: PK-3 | 18 students
Baptist
806 Tarlton Rd
Crawford, MS 39743
(662) 272-9000
Columbus Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
(1)
Map of Columbus Christian School, Inc.
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2401 7th Street N
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-5600
Map of Victory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Baptist
100 Victory Loop
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 327-7744

Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,381 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
126 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
48%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,900
$8,197
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
96 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
961 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
70%
70%
# 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
294 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
21%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lowndes County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Lowndes County, MS is Heritage Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lowndes County?
7 private schools are located in Lowndes County.
How diverse are private schools in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Lowndes County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Lowndes County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lowndes County?
86% of private schools in Lowndes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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