For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon private schools serving 1,290 students in Mississippi.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Mississippi include St. Patrick Catholic High School and St. Alphonsus Catholic School.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Mississippi Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Alphonsus Catholic School
(Catholic)
504 Jackson Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Avg. class size: 16 students Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition listed
18300 Saint Patrick Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 702-0500
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 702-0500
Gr: 7-8 | 383 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition listed
4105 Goodman Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-0525
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-0525
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
603 West Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Blue Ribbon year: 2014
Starkville Christian School
(Christian)
303 Lynn Lane
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students Sports: 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Mississippi?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Mississippi include St. Patrick Catholic High School and St. Alphonsus Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Mississippi?
5 blue ribbon private schools are located in Mississippi.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Mississippi?
Mississippi blue ribbon private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
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