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Lamar Christian School

62 Purvis Oloh Rd
Purvis, MS 39475

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Tel: (601) 794-0016

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The Lamar Christian School is unique in that it is uniquely and identifiably Christian.

The school uses Christian school curriculum throughout its system.

The faculty prays together under the leadership of one of the administrators or a teacher each and every morning prior to the arrival of the students.

Bible classes are required of every student (K4 12) each and every day.

The entire staff must have a close relationship with the Lord and be an active evangelical church member.

The Lamar Christian School administration intends to invest the best effort, time, equipment, and personnel in all extra-curricular activities but music must excel in that this area gets priority scheduling plus other beneficial considerations.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 290 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students

290 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

SoftballTrack and Field

School Notes

The Lamar Christian School is unique in that it is uniquely and identifiably Christian.
The school uses Christian school curriculum throughout its system.
The faculty prays together under the leadership of one of the administrators or a teacher each and every morning prior to the arrival of the students.
Bible classes are required of every student (K4 12) each and every day.
The entire staff must have a close relationship with the Lord and be an active evangelical church member.
The Lamar Christian School administration intends to invest the best effort, time, equipment, and personnel in all extra-curricular activities but music must excel in that this area gets priority scheduling plus other beneficial considerations.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lamar Christian School often compared to?

Lamar Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does Lamar Christian School offer?

Lamar Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Softball and Track and Field.

When is the application deadline for Lamar Christian School?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 290 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $10,675 for elementary schools and $11,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).