#1 Best Private Schools in Rankin County, MS
Hartfield Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Mississippi
Flowood, MS
AOverall grade1,112 students9 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Rankin County, MS
Private schools in Rankin County, MS with the highest overall grades. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Rankin County, MS
Jackson Preparatory School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Flowood, MS
AOverall grade763 students11 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Rankin County, MS
Faith Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Pearl since at least 2011
Pearl, MS
AOverall grade69 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Rankin County, MS
The Piney Woods School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
91% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Piney Woods, MS
B+Overall grade71 students9 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Rankin County, MS
The Piney Woods School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Piney Woods, MS
BOverall grade71 students13 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Rankin County, MS
Discovery Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2017–18
Florence, MS
B-Overall grade299 students10 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Rankin County, MS
Park Place Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Pearl
Pearl, MS
B-Overall grade512 students12 students per teacher
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