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#50 of 131 private schools in MS
Top 37% of private schools
Prentiss Christian School
School · Prentiss, MS
A private school in Prentiss, MS serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1643 AMANDA ST, Prentiss, MS 39474
- 10.7:1 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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,243
Median home value
$86,500
Median rent
$714/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39474; 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)
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Prentiss Christian School is listed in Prentiss, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Prentiss Christian School
Prentiss Christian School is a private school in Prentiss, MS, serving approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 131 private schools in MS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prentiss Christian School
What grades does Prentiss Christian School serve?
Prentiss Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Prentiss Christian School?
Prentiss Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prentiss Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prentiss Christian School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Prentiss Christian School rank in MS?
Prentiss Christian School ranks #50 of 131 private schools in MS.
What is Prentiss Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prentiss Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Prentiss Christian School a private school?
Yes, Prentiss Christian School 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 Prentiss Christian School a religious school?
Prentiss Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jefferson Davis County
- Phone
- (601) 792-8549
- Area population (ZIP 39474)
- 6,128
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 39474; 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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