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Main Street Station

108 Valley Dr
Petal, MS 39465

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Tel: (601) 466-0819

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Main Street Station is a nonsectarian Montessori school in Petal, MS, serving 48 students from kindergarten through sixth grade in a suburban setting.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with a teaching staff of three educators.

Approximately 32% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.

Tuition and specific costs are not listed; however, the school's grade span and suburban location are key factors for area families seeking Montessori education.

Main Street Station is located near several other private schools in Hattiesburg, MS, offering families various K–12 education options within a few miles.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 48 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students

48 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Main Street Station?

The application deadline for Main Street Station is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 48 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

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).