Bayou Academy

Bayou Aacdemy is a private, Christian school that focuses on a rigorous curriculum, student-engaged instruction, Christian values, and great technology. School is 1:1 in grade4s 7-12.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MS School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,800
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bayou Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1969

Student Body

Total Students
474 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Bayou Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
Advanced Courses
DC American History, DC Chemistry, DC College Algebra, DC English IV, DC Physics
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
uniforms required in 2018

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Associate
Shellie Steadman
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bayou Academy cost?
Bayou Academy's tuition is approximately $4,800 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bayou Academy?
The acceptance rate of Bayou Academy is 90%, which is lower than the national average of 95%. Bayou Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Mississippi with low acceptance rates.
What is Bayou Academy's ranking?
Bayou Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Bayou Academy?
The application deadline for Bayou Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MS School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,800
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $5,894 for elementary schools and $6,458 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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