Grades PreK-6 90 students 8.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Private schools in Clarksdale, MS
3 schools in Clarksdale itself. ESA pays up to $8,421 for 2026-27.
Clarksdale private schools at a glance
Clarksdale has 3 private schools of its own. They are St. Elizabeth Catholic School, Presbyterian Day School and Lee Academy. In Clarksdale itself: 1 Catholic, 1 other Christian and 1 nonsectarian; 2 teach elementary grades and 1 teaches high school. All of them are co-ed. 1 reports membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 107 students and 8.7 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey).
1 Catholic
8.7 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Clarksdale (3)
Schools that give Clarksdale as their address come first. Closest schools first. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Clarksdale matches all of those.
Grades PreK-6 107 students 8.3 students per teacher Presbyterian Co-ed
Lee Academy
2 mi Grades 7-12 174 students 9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
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What Mississippi pays, and what that leaves you
Mississippi Education Scholarship Account for Students with Special Needs Education savings account
Up to $8,421 for 2026-27 Paid quarterly as reimbursements. The amount is reset each spring based on available funds.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 1, 2026. Sources and how to apply
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Clarksdale?
3 private schools give Clarksdale as their address: St. Elizabeth Catholic School, Presbyterian Day School and Lee Academy. Together they enrolled about 371 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Clarksdale is Lee Academy with 174 students.
Which Clarksdale private schools take ESA?
Mississippi does not publish a school list for the ESA. An eligible school is an accredited or in-state nonpublic school serving the student's disability needs. Ask the school.
Will ESA cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. ESA pays up to $8,421 for 2026-27, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.