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Best Bay Saint Louis Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 904 students in Bay Saint Louis, MS (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,684 public students). 35% of all K-12 students in Bay Saint Louis, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Bay Saint Louis, MS is Saint Stanislaus High School.
100% of private schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Bay Saint Louis Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Saint Stanislaus High School
Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Academy
Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.
All-girls (Catholic)
222 S Beach Blvd
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Bay Saint Louis)
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
904 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
82 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
47%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,343
$10,817
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
26%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
16 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
755 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
81%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
123 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
13%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS?
The top-ranked private schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS is Saint Stanislaus High School.
How many private schools are located in Bay Saint Louis?
4 private schools are located in Bay Saint Louis.
What percentage of students in Bay Saint Louis go to private school?
35% of all K-12 students in Bay Saint Louis are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bay Saint Louis?
100% of private schools in Bay Saint Louis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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