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Gulfport Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

  • # 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)

Christian Collegiate Academy Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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)

Map of Cares School
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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-16.7% (-1 school) 10-yr
1,024
Students
+8.2% (+78 students) 10-yr
$6,400
Avg. Tuition
+29.0% (+$1,440) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
+25.0% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gulfport)
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
247 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGulfport, MS Total Schools
20255
20245
20236
20226
20217
20207
20196
20186
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
1,024 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025262227179
2024262225172
2023240221174
2022216226185
2021184217180
2020184209171
2019198228175
2018198227172
2017245234180
2016236239178
2015189210167
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% Students of Color
25%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202526%19%34%
202426%19%34%
202324%19%33%
202222%18%33%
202122%19%32%
202022%19%32%
201919%17%31%
201819%17%31%
201727%17%32%
201626%17%32%
201520%18%32%
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0.65
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.650.480.65
20240.650.480.65
20230.620.490.65
20220.600.470.64
20210.610.480.64
20200.610.480.64
20190.610.480.63
20180.610.480.63
20170.590.460.61
20160.590.450.61
20150.540.460.61
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# American Indian Students
9 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20224%4%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%2%4%
20183%2%4%
20173%3%4%
20164%3%4%
20153%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
34 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20253%2%9%
20243%2%9%
20233%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20194%2%8%
20184%2%8%
20173%1%8%
20163%1%8%
20154%1%8%
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# Black Students
130 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
12%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202512%9%7%
202412%9%7%
20238%9%8%
20228%8%7%
20219%9%7%
20209%9%8%
20197%8%7%
20187%8%7%
20176%7%7%
20166%7%7%
20157%8%8%
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# White Students
525 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
48%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202548%70%52%
202448%70%52%
202349%69%52%
202254%70%54%
202154%70%54%
202054%70%54%
201953%70%56%
201853%70%56%
201755%71%58%
201657%72%58%
201564%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
365 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
34%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202533%16%26%
202433%16%26%
202336%17%25%
202232%16%25%
202132%16%25%
202032%16%24%
201933%18%24%
201833%18%23%
201733%18%22%
201630%17%22%
201520%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202540%47%55%
202440%46%54%
202331%45%54%
202231%44%54%
202140%45%54%
202040%46%54%
201940%46%53%
201840%47%53%
201740%45%53%
201640%42%52%
201567%42%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025171515
2024171615
2023171615
2022171615
2021171615
2020171615
2019171615
2018171615
2017171615
2016171615
2015141615
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025232426
2024232426
2023232326
2022232426
2021232426
2020232325
2019232425
2018232425
2017232325
2016232325
2015212325
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,400
$8,197

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$6,400$11,704$15,012
2024$6,400$6,759$13,254
2023$6,400$5,958$12,626
2022$5,400$5,887$12,187
2021$5,400$5,682$11,800
2020$5,400$5,528$11,512
2019$5,400$5,569$11,293
2018$5,400$5,440$11,017
2017$5,400$5,408$10,708
2016$5,200$5,989$10,356
2015$4,960$5,874$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$80
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20255%26%34%
20245%26%34%
20235%23%34%
20225%23%33%
20215%25%33%
20205%23%32%
20195%23%31%
20185%23%30%
20175%21%30%
20165%22%29%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
92%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearGulfport, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202594%86%81%
202494%95%85%
202394%94%85%
202297%96%85%
202195%95%85%
202095%95%85%
201995%95%85%
201895%95%85%
201795%93%85%
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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 19%.
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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