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Gateway Christian Academy Top 7 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MS)
Grace Baptist Academy Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MS)
Treehouse Montessori Christian School Top 4 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MS)

Jackson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Jackson County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Gateway Christian Academy Photo
Gateway Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
2960 Jefferson Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
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Grace Baptist Academy Photo
Grace Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
(3)
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Map of Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary Campus
Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary Campus
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students
Catholic
3704 Quinn Dr
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-7207
(1)
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Map of Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus
Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
520 Watts Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3353
(1)
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Map of St. Alphonsus Catholic School
St. Alphonsus Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
504 Jackson Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
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Treehouse Montessori Christian School Photo
Treehouse Montessori Christian School
Gr: 1-10 | 24 students
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
921 Ocean Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 990-4160
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Map of Children's House Montessori School
Children's House Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
309 Washington Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 215-3978
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Map of First Baptist Early Education Center
First Baptist Early Education Center
Gr: K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
602 Washington Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3034
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Map of St. Johns Episcopal Preschool And Kindergarten
St. Johns Episcopal Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
705 Rayburn Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3343
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Jackson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Peter The Apostle School
St. Peter The Apostle School
Gr: PK-1 | 67 students
Catholic
1703 Telephone Road
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3766
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,040 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
48%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,012
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
78 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
707 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
66%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
224 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
21%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson County, MS?
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 20%.
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?
100% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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