St. Andrew's Episcopal School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 878 students 8.7 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed 98% to 4-year college
Private schools in Ridgeland, MS
4 schools in Ridgeland itself and 11 more within 6 miles. ESA pays up to $8,421 for 2026-27.
Ridgeland private schools at a glance
Ridgeland has 4 private schools of its own, and 11 more are within 6 miles. They are St. Andrew's Episcopal School, St. Augustine School, Christ Covenant School and The Canopy School. In Ridgeland itself: 3 other Christian and 1 nonsectarian; 4 teach elementary grades and 4 teach high school. Of the 11 nearby: 3 Catholic, 5 other Christian, 2 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths. All of them are co-ed. The typical school has about 154 students and 9 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: prices run from $4,800 to $25,130 a year, and the middle price is $13,090, using each school’s lowest published rate.
3 Catholic
9 students per teacher, typical
8 in a school association
96% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in Ridgeland (4)
Schools that give Ridgeland as their address come first, then the 11 more within 6 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 Ridgeland matches all of those.
St. Augustine School
2 mi Grades PreK-12 301 students 10.9 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 96% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-10 427 students 12.9 students per teacher Presbyterian Co-ed
The Canopy School
3 mi Grades K-10 108 students 6.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (11)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Ridgeland.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades PreK-4 51 students 10.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades K-12 58 students 4.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades 7-12 387 students 6.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 90% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 1,335 students 8.9 students per teacher Other religious Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-K Methodist Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-6 210 students 10.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades K-8 99 students 9.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Jackson Academy
4 mi Grades PreK-12 1,073 students 14.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 113 students 8.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-6 154 students 12.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades 1-12 72 students 9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed 90% to 4-year college
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Ridgeland
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: prices run from $4,800 to $25,130 a year, and the middle price is $13,090, using each school’s lowest published rate. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine School | $4,800 to $7,950 | 2026-27 |
| Madison Ridgeland Academy | $12,860 to $14,010 | 2027-28 |
| Jackson Academy | $13,320 to $18,660 | 2026-27 |
| St. Andrew's Episcopal School | $21,604 to $25,130 | 2026-27 |
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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.
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Ridgeland?
4 private schools give Ridgeland as their address: St. Andrew's Episcopal School, St. Augustine School, Christ Covenant School and The Canopy School. Counting nearby towns, we list 15: 4 in Ridgeland and 11 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 5,274 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Ridgeland is St. Andrew's Episcopal School with 878 students. The largest within 6 miles is Madison Ridgeland Academy with 1,335 students.
How much does private school cost near Ridgeland?
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: prices run from $4,800 to $25,130 a year, and the middle price is $13,090, using each school’s lowest published rate. 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 Ridgeland 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.