First Baptist Early Education Center in Ocean Springs, MS, offers a kindergarten–only program with an enrollment of 40 students in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1905, the school operates with one teacher and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 40:1.
The school has a Baptist religious affiliation and charges an annual tuition of $25,000 for its early education program.
Approximately 20% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some student diversity.
First Baptist Early Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for the number of AP courses offered and has one of the oldest founding dates in the state.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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First Baptist Early Education Center is often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for First Baptist Early Education Center?
The application deadline for First Baptist Early Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to First Baptist Early Education Center is Treehouse Montessori Christian School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Alphonsus Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children's House Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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St. Alphonsus Catholic School
(Catholic)
504 Jackson Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2
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