For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 705 students in Leake County, MS (there are , serving 2,718 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Leake County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Leake County, MS is Leake Academy.
100% of private schools in Leake County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Pentecostal).
Top-Ranked Leake County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leake Academy
(Methodist)
1 Rebel Drive
Madden, MS 39109
(601) 267-8107
Madden, MS 39109
(601) 267-8107
Gr: PK-12 | 611 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Carthage Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
398 Ware St
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8676
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8676
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
Overview
This County (Leake County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
705 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
48 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,200
$10,203
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.48
# American Indian Students
3 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,457 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
653 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
93%
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
39 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
5%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Leake County, MS?
The top-ranked private schools in Leake County, MS is Leake Academy.
How many private schools are located in Leake County?
2 private schools are located in Leake County.
What percentage of students in Leake County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Leake County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Leake County?
100% of private schools in Leake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Pentecostal).
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