At Heritage Academy, our mission is to provide high moral standards and academic excellence.
The board, administration, and faculty of Heritage Academy believe that every child should be provided with a good atmosphere for learning and with opportunities for developing sound moral and social values, physical fitness, and an aesthetic appreciation.
We believe that it is the responsibility of the administration and staff to provide the school experience that will teach each student personal responsibility and obligations as a contributing member of society.
Heritage Academy seeks a well-rounded education that will prepare students to have a superior foundation for higher education and provide them with opportunities for developing individual abilities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,900
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Heritage Academy 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
1964
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
468 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heritage Academy cost?
Heritage Academy's tuition is approximately $7,900 for private students.
What schools are Heritage Academy often compared to?
Heritage Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Heritage Academy?
The acceptance rate of Heritage Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
What is Heritage Academy's ranking?
Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Heritage Academy?
The application deadline for Heritage Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Heritage Academy vs. Columbus Christian Academy
People that viewed Heritage Academy also viewed these schools: Annunciation Catholic School, Columbus Christian Academy, Oak Hill Academy, Hebron Christian School and Delta Academy.
The nearest high school to Heritage Academy is Columbus Christian Academy (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Annunciation Catholic School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Columbus Christian School, Inc. (0.2 miles away)
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(662) 494-5043
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5100 Henryville Rd
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1150 Riverside Drive
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117.8 miles
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(662) 328-4479
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
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Gr: NS-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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1682 N Eshman Ave
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5043
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5043
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Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
5100 Henryville Rd
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(662) 494-7513
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
29.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1150 Riverside Drive
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(662) 326-8006
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(662) 326-8006
117.8 miles
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(662) 328-4479
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
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Gr: NS-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
6405 Military Rd
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Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
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(662) 494-5043
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(662) 494-7513
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
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Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-4646
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(662) 328-7888
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(662) 328-7888
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Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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100 Victory Loop
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(662) 494-5043
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(662) 494-5043
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(662) 323-7453
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223 N Browder St
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(662) 328-4479
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
6405 Military Rd
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(662) 328-7888
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Baptist)
100 Victory Loop
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(662) 327-7744
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 327-7744
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(662) 494-5043
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5043
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Po Box 1475
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 889-7003
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(662) 889-7003
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Columbus Christian School, Inc.
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(662) 241-5600
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-5600
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(662) 328-4646
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-4646
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
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(662) 328-4479
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Baptist)
100 Victory Loop
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(662) 327-7744
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 327-7744
5.3 miles
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
11200 Ms Hwy 182
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(662) 324-4181
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4181
8580.3 miles
Gr: 6-7 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Alternative School
8355 Highway 45 Alt North
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5967
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5967
8583.3 miles
Gr: 1-12
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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2050 W Church Hill Road
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(662) 494-5900
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5900
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(Math: 40% | Reading: 26%)
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237 Louis Odneal Road
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West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-6216
8583.5 miles
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(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
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3/
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418 Fifth Street
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West Point, MS 39773
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8583.8 miles
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