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Forrest County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,452 students in Forrest County, MS (there are 28 public schools, serving 17,401 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
88% of private schools in Forrest County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Forrest County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of First Presbyterian Kindergarten
First Presbyterian Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4901 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-0303
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Map of Presbyterian Christian School
Presbyterian Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 831 students
Presbyterian
221 Bonhomie Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 599-0444
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 709 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
510 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
608 Southern Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 450-5736
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Central Baptist School Photo
Central Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
35 P D Freeman Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0161
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Map of Grace Community School
Grace Community School
Gr: NS-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
30 Pioneer Rd S
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3992
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Map of Word Of Faith Christian Academy
Word Of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 42 students
2105 Country Club Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-7735
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Forrest County Private Schools (Closed)

Montessori Childrens House Photo
Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
323 S 23rd Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-1944
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
2,452 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
228 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,358
$8,197
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$0
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$1,631

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
64 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
158 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
1,972 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
78%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
235 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
9%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Forrest County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Forrest County, MS include Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Presbyterian Christian School, and First Presbyterian Kindergarten.
How many private schools are located in Forrest County?
7 private schools are located in Forrest County.
How diverse are private schools in Forrest County?
Forrest County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Forrest County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Forrest County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forrest County?
88% of private schools in Forrest County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Forrest County are often viewed compared to one another?

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