For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 598 students in Jones County, MS (there are 20 public schools, serving 11,344 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Jones County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Jones County, MS include Laurel Christian School and St. Johns Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
100% of private schools in Jones County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).
Top Ranked Jones County 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
St. Johns Day School![St. Johns Day School Photo - We love SJDS!]( "St. Johns Day School Photo - We love SJDS!")
(Christian)
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Ellisville First Assembly Academy
(Assembly of God)
Po Box 65
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3379
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3379
Grades: K-10
| 16 students
Jones County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
835 W 6th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0129
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0129
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Jones County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Jones County, MS include Laurel Christian School and St. Johns Day School.
How many private schools are located in Jones County, MS?
3 private schools are located in Jones County, MS.
What percentage of students in Jones County, MS go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Jones County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jones County, MS?
100% of private schools in Jones County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).
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