At Copiah Academy, our mission is to provide a positive educational experience in a safe Christian environment, thus enabling all students to achieve their academic potential and pursue a successful future.
We believes that a Christian atmosphere should be provided for learning.
Students should be provided with a positive learning experience within a safe, comfortable facility.
Students should be provided with opportunities for moral, social, spiritual, and cultural growth.
Teachers should set clear goals with high expectations and present challenges for all students throughout the learning process.
Every student is an individual, and care should be taken in addressing individual learning styles and needs when possible.
Self-evaluations of our educational process should be conducted in an effort to ensure current and competitive academic excellence.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Copiah Educational Foundation ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1967
Colors
Blue, Red
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
638 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniforms required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: A vision that sees beyond the years.
- At Copiah Academy, our mission is to provide a positive educational experience in a safe Christian environment, thus enabling all students to achieve their academic potential and pursue a successful future.
- We believes that a Christian atmosphere should be provided for learning.
- Students should be provided with a positive learning experience within a safe, comfortable facility.
- Students should be provided with opportunities for moral, social, spiritual, and cultural growth.
- Teachers should set clear goals with high expectations and present challenges for all students throughout the learning process.
- Every student is an individual, and care should be taken in addressing individual learning styles and needs when possible.
- Self-evaluations of our educational process should be conducted in an effort to ensure current and competitive academic excellence.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Copiah Educational Foundation offer?
Copiah Educational Foundation offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Track and Field.
What is Copiah Educational Foundation's ranking?
Copiah Educational Foundation ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Copiah Educational Foundation?
The application deadline for Copiah Educational Foundation is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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