Madison-Ridgeland Academy

What Madison-Ridgeland Academy does

Madison-Ridgeland Academy (MRA) is an independent, Christ-centered, college-preparatory school serving approximately 1,425 students from PK3 through 12th grade on a single 25-acre campus at 7601 Old Canton Road in Madison, Mississippi. Founded in 1969 with 117 students, MRA is the largest independent school in Mississippi and operates four divisions — Kindergarten (PK3-K5), Elementary (1-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12) — under a 9:1 student-teacher ratio with roughly 203 faculty and staff. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Alan Hart, with Termie Land serving as Head of School. MRA holds a stack of credentials including CESA Member of Council status (first and only in Mississippi, awarded 2025), plus SAIS, MAIS (Class 6A), and Cognia accreditations.

The school's core academic product is supplemented by 14 AP courses, 11 dual-credit courses delivered through partnerships with Mississippi College and Belhaven University (where MRA teachers serve as adjunct faculty), a Bio-Medical Sciences program, a Student Leadership Institute enrolling 128 students, and a comprehensive college counseling operation that matriculates students to institutions including SMU, TCU, Auburn, West Point, and Ole Miss. The Class of 2026 averaged 24.30 on the ACT, with the top quarter averaging 31.5. Athletics is a major differentiator: 26 teams across 5th-12th grade, 100+ state championships, and three consecutive MAIS All Sports Trophies, supported by an off-campus tennis and golf complex and a 2027-upgraded Patriot Field. Visual and performing arts span PK3-12 with 37 courses and 31 annual productions.

MRA generates revenue primarily through annual tuition ranging from $7,900 (PK3) to $13,410 (High School) for 2026-27, supplemented by registration fees of $500-$700, a $75 application fee, summer camp programs ($1,500 full or $185/week), after-school care ($1,600-$2,200 annually), and fundraising via the Annual Fund, PATS parent organization, Gardens of Madison County initiative, and the Children's Promise Act tax-credit program. The technology stack is entirely third-party: Veracross for SIS/parent portal/enrollment/billing, Canvas LMS for grades 6-12, IXL and Accelerated Reader for elementary academics, Parchment for transcripts, Scoir for college exploration, and Mobile Serve for community service tracking. The go-to-market motion is sales-led direct enrollment, anchored by campus tours via Calendly, shadow days, an online application with entrance testing for grades 1-12, and a structured registration cadence (sibling registration in November, open registration in December). Customer retention stands at 97%, with multi-generational enrollment evidenced by alumni families returning with their own children.

Name

Madison-Ridgeland Academy

Legal name

Madison-Ridgeland Academy

Website

https://mrapats.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Madison-Ridgeland Academy is a PK3-12 independent Christian college-preparatory school in Madison, Mississippi, serving 1,425 students on a single 25-acre campus with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio, 97% retention, and 100+ state athletic championships. Revenue is driven by tuition ($7,900-$13,410 annually), registration fees, summer camps, and after-school care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition payments from PK3 through 12th grade, with rates varying by grade level. Tuition is the primary revenue stream for the independent school.
2. Registration Fees: One-time annual registration fees ranging from $500-$700 depending on grade level, charged during enrollment.
3. Summer Camp Programs: Full summer enrollment at $1,500 total or weekly enrollment at $185 per week for PK3-6th grade students.
4. After School Care: After school care services for kindergarten students with evening and afternoon options, and Homework Express for elementary students.
5. Application Fees: $75 application fee required at time of submission for all applicants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Madison-Ridgeland Academy is an independent private Christian college-preparatory school serving students from PK3 through 12th grade on a 25-acre campus in Madison, Mississippi. The school offers academic instruction across four divisions (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School), supplemented by athletics, visual and performing arts, college counseling, academic support services, summer camps, and after-school care.

Product overview

Madison-Ridgeland Academy is a PK3 through 12th grade independent Christian college-preparatory school operating on a 25-acre campus in Madison, Mississippi. The institution offers a unified educational program structured across four divisions: Kindergarten (PK3-K5), Elementary (grades 1-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12). The core academic program is enhanced by specialized departments including Athletics (26 teams with 100 state championships), Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Choral Music programs spanning all grade levels. The school provides integrated technology platforms (Veracross SIS, Canvas LMS, Accelerated Reader, IXL), college counseling services with dual enrollment partnerships (Mississippi College, Belhaven University), and summer camp programs. With 1,425 students and a 9:1 student-teacher ratio, MRA emphasizes college preparation through 14 AP courses, 11 dual credit offerings, and a Student Leadership Institute.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten Program (PK3-K5) Early childhood education program spanning PK3 through Kindergarten (K5) with play-based learning, small-group instruction, certified teachers, and weekly enrichment in music, PE, computer, and Bible.
• Elementary School (Grades 1-5) Elementary education for grades 1-5 featuring core curriculum subjects, enrichment classes (art, library, music, PE, Bible, technology), character education, homework express after-school program, and after-school enrichment activities.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school program for grades 6-8 featuring courses in Bible, business/technology, English, math, science, social studies, PE, fine arts, and electives; House system with eight houses; trips including Ark Encounter and Washington D.C.; and PITSCO Expeditions STEM program.
• High School (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory high school program for grades 9-12 offering 14 AP courses, 11 dual credit courses through Mississippi College and Belhaven University, 16 visual and performing arts offerings, Bio-Medical Sciences program, Student Leadership Institute (128 students), and community service requirement (40 hours total).
• Summer Camp Program Summer camp program running May 26 - July 24, 2026, offering arts & crafts, music, story time, movies, theme days, and water days for current MRA students (PK3-5th grade) and newly enrolled students (PK4-6th grade). Full summer enrollment is $1,500 total; weekly enrollment is $185 per week.
• Athletics Program Athletics program with 100 state championships, 26 teams, and 3 consecutive MAIS All Sports Trophies. Fall, winter, and spring sports offered for grades 5-12. Competes in MAIS at highest classification (Class 6A).
• Visual Arts Program Visual arts program spanning PK3 through 12th grade covering drawing, painting, clay, weaving, photography, printmaking, and woodworking with art history integration and portfolio development for upper school artists.
• Performing Arts Program Performing arts program featuring preschool through high school musicals and plays. Recent productions include Prince of Egypt (Spring 2026), Mary Poppins Jr. (Fall 2025), Alice in Wonderland Jr. (Spring 2025), Hello Dolly! (Spring 2025), and Finding Nemo Jr. (Fall 2024).
• Choral Music Program Choral music program from PK3 through high school with weekly music classes, Chapel Singers (4th-5th grade praise choir), middle and high school choral groups, Thescon competitions, and Praise Band for worship leadership in chapel.
• College Counseling College counseling program providing one-on-one guidance, on-campus college visits, application support, scholarship and essay assistance, and college exploration through Scoir platform.
• Academic Support Services Academic support services including speech and occupational therapy (kindergarten), guided studies, dyslexia support, and testing accommodations with learning specialists partnering with students, teachers, and counselors.
• After School Care After school care program for kindergarten students including evening care (11:45am-6:00pm for $2,200), afternoon care (11:45am-3:15pm for $1,600), and drop-in lunch bunch ($15/day Tuesday-Thursday), plus Homework Express for elementary students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24.30 average ACT score for Class of 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mississippi CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership allowing MRA juniors and seniors to earn college credit while still in high school. MRA teachers serve as adjunct college professors, and students complete real college-level work on campus.
• Belhaven UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership providing MRA high school students opportunity to earn college credit through courses taught by MRA adjunct professors.
• RightNow MediaminorOthersDigital library of thousands of faith-based Bible studies, devotionals, parenting resources, and kids shows provided FREE to all MRA families to encourage spiritual growth at home.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jackson Preparatory School: Largest private Christian college-preparatory school in the Jackson, MS metro serving PK3-12 with athletics, AP offerings, and similar faith-based positioning. Closest direct competitor for Madison-area families cross-shopping private options.
• Presbyterian Christian School: Faith-based PK3-12 college-prep school in Hattiesburg, MS with comparable athletic, arts, and academic programming. Comparable in mission, structure, and revenue model to MRA, though operating in a smaller Mississippi metro.
• Lamar School: Independent PK3-12 college-preparatory school in Meridian, MS with similar tuition-driven model, athletics emphasis, and small-class-size positioning. Provides a comparable reference point for non-metro Mississippi private-school economics.

Regional players

• Briarwood Christian School: Large faith-based PK3-12 college-prep school serving the Birmingham, AL metro with extensive athletics, arts, and AP programming. Comparable in scale (~1,500+ students), faith-based identity, and full-spectrum extracurricular offering to MRA, but operating in a different Southeast state.
• Indian Springs School: Independent 8-12 college-preparatory school near Birmingham, AL known for strong college placements and progressive curriculum. Comparable on academic outcomes and reputation-driven brand, though secular rather than faith-based.

Broad incumbents

• Baylor School: Elite private 6-12 college-preparatory school in Chattanooga, TN with nationally recognized athletics, arts, and AP/dual-enrollment programming. Comparable in college-prep intensity, extracurricular depth, and outcomes-based brand, but operates at larger scale and older institutional age.
• Montgomery Bell Academy: Highly selective 7-12 boys' college-preparatory school in Nashville, TN with rigorous academics, premier athletics, and longstanding institutional reputation. Comparable as a top-tier Southeast private college-prep brand and tuition tier benchmark.
• McCallie School: Independent 6-12 boys' college-preparatory school in Chattanooga, TN with strong athletics tradition and college-prep curriculum. Comparable in academic intensity, faith-adjacent ethos, and reputation-driven admissions.
• The Westminster Schools: Large independent PK3-12 college-preparatory school in Atlanta, GA with nationally recognized athletics, arts, and academics. Comparable in scale (~1,800+ students), comprehensive programming, and brand-driven premium pricing.
• Woodward Academy: Large independent PK3-12 college-preparatory school in College Park, GA serving the Atlanta metro with extensive athletics, arts, and AP offerings. Comparable in enrollment scale (~1,500-2,000 students), programming breadth, and tuition-driven model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mrapatriotsportsnetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/MadisonRidgelandAcademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/madisonridgelandacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madison-ridgeland-academy

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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