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Best Bay Springs Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 296 students in Bay Springs, MS (there are 3 public schools, serving 810 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Bay Springs, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Bay Springs, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Schools in Bay Springs, MS (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
17 Hwy 531
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 764-2157
Gr: PK-12 | 296 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Bay Springs)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
296 Students
55,136 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
4,488 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,500
$10,817

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
11 Students
5,467 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
244 Students
41,492 Students
% White Students
82%
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
41 Students
9,395 Students
% of Others Students
14%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Bay Springs, MS?
1 private schools are located in Bay Springs, MS.
What percentage of students in Bay Springs go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Bay Springs are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bay Springs?
100% of private schools in Bay Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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