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Hattiesburg Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,818 students in Hattiesburg, MS, 20% of all K-12 students in Hattiesburg, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Hattiesburg, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Hattiesburg Private Schools (2026)

Map of First Presbyterian Kindergarten
First Presbyterian Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4901 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-0303
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Map of Laurel Christian School
Laurel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 414 students
Presbyterian
1200 Hwy 15 North
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
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Map of Presbyterian Christian School
Presbyterian Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 831 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
221 Bonhomie Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 599-0444
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 709 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
510 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Catholic
608 Southern Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 450-5736
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Central Baptist School Photo
Central Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
35 P D Freeman Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0161
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Map of Grace Community School
Grace Community School
Gr: NS-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
30 Pioneer Rd S
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3992
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Map of Word Of Faith Christian Academy
Word Of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 42 students
2105 Country Club Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-7735
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Hattiesburg, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

Montessori Childrens House Photo
Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
323 S 23rd Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-1944
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Hattiesburg, MS Private School Trends (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
-20.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
2,818
Students
+39.5% (+798 students) 10-yr
$11,905
Avg. Tuition
+429.1% (+$9,655) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+30.0% (+3 students) 10-yr
14%
Students of Color
-6.7% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-31.3% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hattiesburg)
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
247 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHattiesburg, MS Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20227
20218
202010
201910
201810
20179
20169
201510
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# Students
2,818 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025352227179
2024352225172
2023377221174
2022331226185
2021296217180
2020232209171
2019230228175
2018232227172
2017216234180
2016218239178
2015202210167
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% Students of Color
14%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202514%19%34%
202414%19%34%
202312%19%33%
202214%18%33%
202114%19%32%
202013%19%32%
201911%17%31%
201811%17%31%
201712%17%32%
201612%17%32%
201515%18%32%
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0.35
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.350.480.65
20240.350.480.65
20230.370.490.65
20220.360.470.64
20210.380.480.64
20200.340.480.64
20190.310.480.63
20180.320.480.63
20170.320.460.61
20160.330.450.61
20150.360.460.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
88 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20253%2%9%
20243%2%9%
20232%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
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# Black Students
167 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20256%9%7%
20246%9%7%
20236%9%8%
20226%8%7%
20216%9%7%
20207%9%8%
20196%8%7%
20186%8%7%
20176%7%7%
20166%7%7%
20156%8%8%
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# White Students
2,305 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
80%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202580%70%52%
202480%70%52%
202379%69%52%
202279%70%54%
202178%70%54%
202080%70%54%
201982%70%56%
201882%70%56%
201782%71%58%
201681%72%58%
201579%71%58%
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# 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
257 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
9%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20259%16%26%
20249%16%26%
202311%17%25%
202211%16%25%
202112%16%25%
20209%16%24%
20199%18%24%
20189%18%23%
201710%18%22%
201611%17%22%
201513%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
253 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:112:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202560%47%55%
202460%46%54%
202360%45%54%
202260%44%54%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025131515
2024101615
2023101615
2022101615
2021101615
2020101615
2019101615
2018101615
2017101615
2016101615
2015101615
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025121113
20246812
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2024-2025)

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025252426
2024252426
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,905
$10,203

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$11,905$11,704$15,012
2024$5,358$6,759$13,254
2023$5,733$5,958$12,626
2022$5,733$5,887$12,187
2021$5,733$5,682$11,800
2020$3,300$5,528$11,512
2019$3,300$5,569$11,293
2018$2,250$5,440$11,017
2017$2,250$5,408$10,708
2016$2,250$5,989$10,356
2015$2,250$5,874$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$174

Summer Program Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$140$174$1,152
2024$140$174$1,128
2023$140$174$1,156
2022$125$93$1,102
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$1,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearHattiesburg, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$3,000$1,631$7,073
2024$3,000$1,631$6,930
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
63%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hattiesburg, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Hattiesburg, MS include Presbyterian Christian School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and First Presbyterian Kindergarten.
How many private schools are located in Hattiesburg?
8 private schools are located in Hattiesburg.
How diverse are private schools in Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Hattiesburg go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Hattiesburg are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hattiesburg?
100% of private schools in Hattiesburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Hattiesburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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