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Best Southaven 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 3,021 students in Southaven, MS (there are , serving 11,159 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Southaven, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Southaven, MS include Sacred Heart School, Northstar Academy, and Northpoint Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
80% of private schools in Southaven, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Southaven 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Northpoint Christian School
(Christian)
(4)
7400 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
Gr: PK-12 | 1,014 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northstar Academy
Northstar Academy Photo - Semiprofessional ballerina and NorthStar student Bethany artfully captures the possibilities that come alive when you choose NorthStar Academy! Real People. Real Places. Real Ministry.
(Christian)
3790 Goodman Road East
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 892-4300
Gr: 4-12 | 1,648 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
5150 Tchulahoma Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenbrook Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8238 Greenbrook Pkwy
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-0647
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Southaven KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4900 Getwell Rd.
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 892-1988
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Southaven)
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,021 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
152 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
47%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1315

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,804
$10,817
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$61.78 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.48
# American Indian Students
7 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
405 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
13%
3%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
2%
# Black Students
255 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
1,987 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
66%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
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
222 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
7%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Southaven, MS?
The top-ranked private schools in Southaven, MS include Sacred Heart School, Northstar Academy, and Northpoint Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Southaven?
5 private schools are located in Southaven.
How diverse are private schools in Southaven?
Southaven private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Southaven go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Southaven are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Southaven?
80% of private schools in Southaven are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Southaven are often viewed compared to one another?

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