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Hancock County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 904 students in Hancock County, MS (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,326 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Hancock County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hancock County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Saint Stanislaus High School
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
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Dominion Christian Academy, Inc.
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
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Holy Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students
Catholic
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
(1)
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Our Lady Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
222 S Beach Blvd
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
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Hancock County Private Schools (Closed)

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St. Clare School
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students
Catholic
234 S Beach Blvd
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 217-2036
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
904 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
82 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
48%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,343
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
26%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
16 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
755 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
81%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
123 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
13%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hancock County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Hancock County, MS is Saint Stanislaus High School.
How many private schools are located in Hancock County?
4 private schools are located in Hancock County.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County?
100% of private schools in Hancock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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