Cares School is a nonsectarian, co–ed private school in Gulfport, MS, serving grades 1 through 9 in a small city setting.
The school enrolls 24 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 3 teachers.
Fifty percent of the student body represents students of color.
Cares School provides a city–based educational program without religious affiliation.
The school is one of several private options in Gulfport, with nearby schools offering different grade spans and enrollment sizes.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-9
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cares School?
The application deadline for Cares School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cares School is Temple Christian Academy (5.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. James Catholic School (3.5 miles away)
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603 West Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
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(228) 864-0901
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-0901
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Gulf Oaks Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
180c Debuys Rd
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(228) 284-4125
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(228) 284-4125
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Daycare / Preschool
15267 Dedeaux Rd.
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-3123
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-3123
5.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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