Lambs of God
under 1 mi Grades PreK-6 30 students 15 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Private schools in Clinton, MS
3 schools in Clinton itself and 16 more within 12 miles. ESA pays up to $8,421 for 2026-27.
Clinton private schools at a glance
Clinton has 3 private schools of its own, and 16 more are within 12 miles. They are Lambs of God, Clinton Christian Academy and Mt Salus Christian School. In Clinton itself: 3 other Christian; 3 teach elementary grades and 2 teach high school. Counting the 16 nearby, there are 19 in all: 2 Catholic, 14 other Christian and 3 nonsectarian; 19 teach elementary grades and 8 teach high school. All of them are co-ed. 4 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 7 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 63% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 87 students and 9.4 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $6,900 to $13,320 a year, and the middle figure is $10,250.
2 Catholic
9.4 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Clinton (3)
Schools that give Clinton as their address come first, then the 16 more within 12 miles. Closest schools first in each group. 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 Clinton matches all of those.
Clinton Christian Academy
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 298 students 11.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 65% to 4-year college
Grades K-12 132 students 7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 43% to 4-year college
Nearby, within 12 miles (16)
Schools in other towns within 12 miles of downtown Clinton.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades PreK-8 22 students 7.3 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 410 students 10.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 20% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-6 28 students 2.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 189 students 9.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 63% to 4-year college
Grades K-2 16 students 8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Alternative Co-ed
Grades PreK-7 87 students 10.9 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades PreK-4 51 students 10.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Cares School
10 mi Grades K-11 90 students 7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades K-6 471 students 8.6 students per teacher Presbyterian Co-ed
Grades PreK-5 72 students 10.9 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed
The Redeemer's School
10 mi Grades PreK-8 113 students 8.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 1-12 72 students 9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed 90% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-6 154 students 12.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades K-12 58 students 4.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Jackson Academy
12 mi Grades PreK-12 1,073 students 14.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Harper Learning Academy
12 mi Grades 1-8 20 students 10 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Special program emphasis Co-ed
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Clinton
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $6,900 to $13,320 a year, and the middle figure is $10,250. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Christian School | $6,900 to $7,200 | 2025-26 |
| First Presbyterian Day School | $10,250 | 2026-27 |
| Jackson Academy | $13,320 to $18,660 | 2026-27 |
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What Mississippi pays, and what that leaves you
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Up to $8,421 for 2026-27 Paid quarterly as reimbursements. The amount is reset each spring based on available funds.
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- Christian schools in Clinton (14)
- Private high schools in Clinton (8)
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- Private middle schools in Clinton (16)
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- Mississippi Education Scholarship Account for Students with Special Needs: amount and eligibility
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Clinton?
3 private schools give Clinton as their address: Lambs of God, Clinton Christian Academy and Mt Salus Christian School. Counting nearby towns, we list 19: 3 in Clinton and 16 within 12 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 3,386 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Clinton is Clinton Christian Academy with 298 students. The largest within 12 miles is Jackson Academy with 1,073 students.
How much does private school cost near Clinton?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $6,900 to $13,320 a year, and the middle figure is $10,250. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Which Clinton 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.