For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,040 students in Jackson County, MS (there are 45 public schools, serving 22,292 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, MS include First Baptist Early Education Center, Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus, and Treehouse Montessori Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First Baptist Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
602 Washington Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3034
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3034
Gr: K | 40 students Tuition listed
Gateway Christian Academy![Gateway Christian Academy Photo]( "Gateway Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
2960 Jefferson Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
3704 Quinn Dr
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-7207
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-7207
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Tuition listed
520 Watts Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3353
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3353
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7
St. Alphonsus Catholic School
(Catholic)
504 Jackson Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Treehouse Montessori Christian School![Treehouse Montessori Christian School Photo - Connection to community and outdoors is important for Montessori student success.]( "Treehouse Montessori Christian School Photo - Connection to community and outdoors is important for Montessori student success.")
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
921 Ocean Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 990-4160
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 990-4160
Gr: 1-10 | 24 students Tuition listed
Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
309 Washington Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 215-3978
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 215-3978
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
St. Johns Episcopal Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
705 Rayburn Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3343
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3343
Gr: K | 8 students
Jackson County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1703 Telephone Road
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3766
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3766
Gr: PK-1 | 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, MS include First Baptist Early Education Center, Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus, and Treehouse Montessori Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson County?
9 private schools are located in Jackson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jackson County?
Jackson County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
Which private schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Jackson County include: St. Johns Episcopal Preschool And Kindergarten vs. Grace Baptist Academy, First Baptist Early Education Center vs. Gateway Christian Academy, Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary Campus vs. Gateway Christian Academy
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