Gulf Oaks Therapeutic Day School

Gulf Oaks Therapeutic Day School in Biloxi, MS serves 20 students in an undergraduate–level special education program within a small city community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 3 teaching staff members.
Gulf Oaks Therapeutic Day School is a co–educational, nonsectarian institution operating without religious affiliation or membership associations.
The school's student body includes 25% students of color, reflecting some diversity in its urban location.
Gulf Oaks operates uniquely as a special education day school in Biloxi, distinguishing it from nearby traditional private schools serving PK–12 grades.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school

Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 19%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Gulf Oaks Therapeutic Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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