Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.

Best Hancock County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 in Hancock County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top ranked private school in Hancock County, MS is Saint Stanislaus High School.
100% of private schools in Hancock County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Hancock County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Saint Stanislaus High School
Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Grades: 7-12
| 341 students
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Our Lady Academy
Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.
All-girls (Catholic)
222 S Beach Blvd
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Grades: 7-12
| 266 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hancock County, Mississippi

Hancock County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
234 S Beach Blvd
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 217-2036
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students

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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