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Gulfport Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,024 students in Gulfport, MS, 7% of all K-12 students in Gulfport, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
40% of private schools in Gulfport, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,024
  • Average Tuition: $6,400
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Gulfport, MS School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,024
  • Average Tuition: $6,400
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Gulfport, MS School Trends

Top Ranked Gulfport Private Schools (2026-27)

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Christian Collegiate Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
(6)
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Dedeaux KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15267 Dedeaux Rd.
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-3123
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Map of Hope Academy
Hope Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
1234 Alphabet Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-1234
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Map of St. James Catholic School
St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
603 West Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
(3)
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Temple Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
(1)
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Gulfport, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

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Cares School
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
2145 17th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
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Map of St. John Interparochial Elementary School
St. John Interparochial Elementary School
Gr: K-7 | 119 students
Catholic
2415 17th St
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 863-1606
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Gulfport, MS Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,024
Students
$6,400
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gulfport)
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
1,024 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
25%
20%
0.65
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
9 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
130 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
12%
9%
# White Students
525 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
48%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
365 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
34%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,400
$8,197
Average Summer Program Cost
$80
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
26%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gulfport, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Gulfport, MS is Christian Collegiate Academy.
How many private schools are located in Gulfport?
5 private schools are located in Gulfport.
How diverse are private schools in Gulfport?
Gulfport private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Gulfport go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Gulfport are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gulfport?
40% of private schools in Gulfport are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Gulfport are often viewed compared to one another?

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