草榴社区

Meridian KinderCare Photo - Wonderful hands-on Science center! Meet Donatello the the Pre-School Class Turtle! Cowabunga!

Best Lauderdale County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,573 students in Lauderdale County, MS (there are , serving 10,192 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lauderdale County, MS include St. Patrick Elementary School, Lamar School, and Russell Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
71% of private schools in Lauderdale County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Lauderdale County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lamar School
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Russell Christian Academy
(Christian)
1844d Highway 11 And 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-5888
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Tuition listed
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
2700 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Road Christian School
(Baptist)
3917 7th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(203) 971-8004
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Tuition listed
Community Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6256 Highway 39 N
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-0715
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Meridian KinderCare
Meridian KinderCare Photo - Wonderful hands-on Science center! Meet Donatello the the Pre-School Class Turtle! Cowabunga!
Daycare / Preschool
4706 Broadmoor Dr.
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-8166
Gr: NS-PK
The Pentecostal Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1811 Old Marion Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-7375
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students

Overview

This County (Lauderdale County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,573 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
129 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,207
$10,203
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
60 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
205 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
13%
9%
# White Students
710 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
45%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
534 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
34%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lauderdale County, MS?
The top-ranked private schools in Lauderdale County, MS include St. Patrick Elementary School, Lamar School, and Russell Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lauderdale County?
7 private schools are located in Lauderdale County.
How diverse are private schools in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Lauderdale County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lauderdale County?
71% of private schools in Lauderdale County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Lauderdale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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