For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 131 students in Byram, MS (there are 2 public schools, serving 1,396 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Byram, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Byram, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Byram, MS (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First Baptist Church Of Byram Kdgn/daycare
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7541 S Siwell Rd
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-3400
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-3400
Gr: PK-1 | 77 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
5911 Terry Rd
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-2708
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-2708
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Overview
This Town (Byram)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
131 Students
55,136 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
4,488 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
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
1 Student
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,467 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
60 Students
41,492 Students
% White Students
44%
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
69 Students
9,395 Students
% of Others Students
51%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Byram, MS?
2 private schools are located in Byram, MS.
What percentage of students in Byram go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Byram are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Byram?
100% of private schools in Byram are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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