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Hernando Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 99 students in Hernando, MS, 2% of all K-12 students in Hernando, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Hernando, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Hernando, MS (2026-27)

Map of Hernando Baptist Kindergarten
Hernando Baptist Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11 E Center St
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-2777
(2)
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Map of Independent School Of Thought
Independent School Of Thought
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Alternative School
961 Vinson Rd
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 469-9366
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Hernando, MS Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
99
Students
4%
Students of Color
36:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hernando)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
99 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
4%
20%
0.51
0.48
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
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
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
52 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
53%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
2 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
12:1

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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