For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 99 students in Hernando, MS (there are 8 public schools, serving 5,925 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Hernando, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Hernando, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Hernando, MS (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11 E Center St
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-2777
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-2777
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Independent School Of Thought
Alternative School
961 Vinson Rd
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 469-9366
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 469-9366
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Overview
This Town (Hernando)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
99 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,457 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
46 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
46%
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
52 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
53%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Hernando, MS?
2 private schools are located in Hernando, MS.
What percentage of students in Hernando go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Hernando are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hernando?
50% of private schools in Hernando are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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