For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 3,017 students in Hattiesburg, MS (there are 20 public schools, serving 10,958 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Hattiesburg, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Hattiesburg, MS include Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Presbyterian Christian School and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
100% of private schools in Hattiesburg, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).
Top Ranked Hattiesburg Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Laurel Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1200 Hwy 15 North
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
Grades: PK-12
| 414 students
Presbyterian Christian School
(Presbyterian)
103 WSF Tatum Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 599-7003
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 599-7003
Grades: PK-12
| 975 students
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
(Catholic)
510 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
Grades: PK-12
| 709 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
608 Southern Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
Grades: PK-12
| 633 students
Central Baptist School![Central Baptist School Photo]( "Central Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
35 P D Freeman Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0161
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0161
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
First Presbyterian Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4901 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-0303
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-0303
Grades: NS-PK
| 84 students
Grace Community School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
30 Pioneer Rd S
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3992
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3992
Grades: NS-K
| 66 students
Word Of Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
2105 Country Club Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-7735
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-7735
Grades: PK-6
| 45 students
Hattiesburg, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Montessori Childrens House (Closed 2013)
Montessori School
323 S 23rd Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-1944
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-1944
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hattiesburg, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Hattiesburg, MS include Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Presbyterian Christian School and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Hattiesburg, MS?
8 private schools are located in Hattiesburg, MS.
How diverse are private schools in Hattiesburg, MS?
Hattiesburg, MS private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Hattiesburg, MS go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Hattiesburg, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hattiesburg, MS?
100% of private schools in Hattiesburg, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).
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