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Best Lauderdale County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,545 students in Lauderdale County, MS.
The top-ranked private preschools in Lauderdale County, MS include Lamar School, St. Patrick Elementary School, and Russell Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private preschools in Lauderdale County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Lauderdale County 草榴社区 Preschools (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
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
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,545 Students
45,593 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
127 Teachers
3,732 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,207
$10,202
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,938
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
763 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
636 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
1%
# Black Students
201 Students
3,756 Students
% Black Students
13%
8%
# White Students
693 Students
31,972 Students
% White Students
45%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
24 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
8,952 Students
% of Others Students
34%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Lauderdale County, MS?
The top-ranked private preschools in Lauderdale County, MS include Lamar School, St. Patrick Elementary School, and Russell Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Lauderdale County?
6 private preschools are located in Lauderdale County.
How diverse are private preschools in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County private preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lauderdale County?
67% of private preschools in Lauderdale County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Lauderdale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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