Coast Episcopal School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
Enrollment: 212 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,285
Acceptance rate: 88%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Coast Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Coast Episcopal School
Nursery	18
Pre-K	40
Kind	22
1	22
2	22
3	22
4	22
5	22
6	22

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1950

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

25 acres

Student Body

Total Students

212 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,285

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges depending on the grade.

Summer Program Cost

$125

Summer Program Cost Notes

Camp Gumbo is offered for two weeks each summer. Students may enroll for one or both weeks. Program includes: Seemann Makerspace activities, Art, Music, Robotics, Sports.

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

88%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Amy Egolf

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Football

School Mascot

Raiders

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

GardeningRobotics Team

Arts and Music Programs:

4th-6th Grade BandArt Lab

Band ProgramLagniappe - After School Enrichment Programs

School Notes

Coast Episcopal School serves students 18 months through Sixth Grade, fostering a life-long love of learning and developing each student's potential, intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, creatively, and physcially. Small classes foster close relationships between the children and their teachers and are conducive to individualized education.
A challenging and stimulating curriculum, designed to meet each student's individualized learning styles, utilizes hands-on learning and multi-sensory techniques. Seemann Makerspace and Gail Keenan Arts Center make our school unique.
Coast Episcopal is committed to providing the highest quality education and academic excellence in a loving, Christian environment.

Coast Episcopal School offers quality education and academic excellence in a nurturing, family-like atmosphere based on Judeo-Christian principles. Coast Episcopal School provides a challenging, child-driven curriculum from Preschool through 6th grade and fosters a life-long love of learning in each student. Dedicated to educating the whole child, CES develops each student`s potential: intellectually, creatively, emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually.
CES' liberal arts focus is supported by a STEAM-based curriculum integrated in each classroom, the SEEMANN Makerspace, Art and Music Departments.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Margaret Loesch - Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV industry icon -

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Coast Episcopal School cost?

Coast Episcopal School's tuition is approximately $9,285 for private students and $125 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Coast Episcopal School?

The acceptance rate of Coast Episcopal School is 88%, which is equal to the national average of 88%.

Who are famous alumni from Coast Episcopal School?

Coast Episcopal School famous alumni include: Margaret Loesch - Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV industry icon.

Does Coast Episcopal School offer a summer program?

Yes, Coast Episcopal School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Coast Episcopal School offer?

Coast Episcopal School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Football.

What is Coast Episcopal School's ranking?

Coast Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Coast Episcopal School?

The application deadline for Coast Episcopal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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