For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,958 students in Harrison County, MS (there are 55 public schools, serving 31,420 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Harrison County, MS include St. Vincent Depaul, Carol L Roberts, and St. Patrick Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked Harrison County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
18300 Saint Patrick Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 702-0500
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 702-0500
Gr: 7-8 | 383 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
Cedar Lake Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
11555 Cedar Lake Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-9389
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-9389
Gr: K-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Coast Episcopal School![Coast Episcopal School Photo]( "Coast Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Gr: NS-6 | 212 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gulf Oaks Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
180c Debuys Rd
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 284-4125
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 284-4125
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Loving Care Montessori
Montessori School
644 East Railroad St
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-0901
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-0901
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students Tuition listed
Nativity Bvm Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
1046 Beach Blvd
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-2269
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-2269
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Fatima School
(Catholic)
320 Jim Money Rd
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 388-3602
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 388-3602
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
10482 Lemoyne Blvd
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-4180
Diberville, MS 39540
(228) 392-4180
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
603 West Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
151 E Scenic Drive
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-7359
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-7359
Gr: 1-6 | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harrison County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mercy Cross High School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
870 Nativity Drive
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-4145
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-4145
Gr: 7-12 | 324 students
2415 17th St
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 863-1606
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 863-1606
Gr: K-7 | 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Harrison County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Harrison County, MS include St. Vincent Depaul, Carol L Roberts, and St. Patrick Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Harrison County?
15 private schools are located in Harrison County.
How diverse are private schools in Harrison County?
Harrison County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrison County?
Which private schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Harrison County include: Hope Academy vs. Carol L Roberts, Temple Christian Academy vs. Carol L Roberts, Dedeaux KinderCare vs. Temple Christian Academy
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