For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 295 students in Pearl River County, MS (there are 21 public schools, serving 8,814 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Pearl River County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Pearl River County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Pearl River County (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Grades: PK-10
| 256 students
Union Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-8999
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-8999
Grades: PK-K
| 39 students
Pearl River County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1006 Goodyear Blvd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0860
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0860
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
St. Francis Academy Of Picayune (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Special Education School (Disciples of Christ)
Po Drawer 640
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-5750
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-5750
Grades: 5-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Pearl River County, MS?
2 private schools are located in Pearl River County, MS.
What percentage of students in Pearl River County, MS go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Pearl River County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pearl River County, MS?
100% of private schools in Pearl River County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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