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#99 of 131 private schools in MS
Desoto Christian Academy
School · Olive Branch, MS
A private school in Olive Branch, MS serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
100 ACADEMY DR, Olive Branch, MS 38654
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MS.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olive Branch), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,481
Median home value
$284,400
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Northstar AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.4 | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,663 | Compare → |
| Northpoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 928 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Desoto Christian Academy is listed in Olive Branch, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Desoto Christian Academy
Desoto Christian Academy is a private school in Olive Branch, MS, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 131 private schools in MS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desoto Christian Academy
What grades does Desoto Christian Academy serve?
Desoto Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Desoto Christian Academy?
Desoto Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Christian Academy is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Desoto Christian Academy rank in MS?
Desoto Christian Academy ranks #99 of 131 private schools in MS.
What is Desoto Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Desoto Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Desoto Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Desoto Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Desoto Christian Academy a religious school?
Desoto Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeSoto County
- Phone
- (662) 895-6385
- Area population (ZIP 38654)
- 57,334
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38654; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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