Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - St. Stanislaus has a 1,000 foot fishing pier connecting the campus to the Gulf of Mexico. After school and on weekends, students enjoy catching speckled trout, catfish, red fish and all sorts of marine life. Also, our Marine Science class spends countless hours studying in the best classroom for wetland conservation efforts.

Best Hancock County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
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Hancock County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This County (Hancock County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
904 Students
55,121 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
82 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
47%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 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
$10,278
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
26%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
16 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
755 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
81%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
123 Students
9,393 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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