Grace Baptist Academy Photo

Best Jackson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Jackson County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Top-Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Christian Academy
Gateway Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
2960 Jefferson Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4144
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2
3704 Quinn Dr
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-7207
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Tuition listed
520 Watts Ave
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
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.
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
921 Ocean Ave
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
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
First Baptist Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
602 Washington Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3034
Gr: K | 40 students
St. Johns Episcopal Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
705 Rayburn Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3343
Gr: K | 8 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jackson County, Mississippi

Jackson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1703 Telephone Road
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3766
Gr: PK-1 | 67 students

Overview

This County (Jackson County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,040 Students
55,136 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
4,488 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
47%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 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
$10,009
$10,817
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$61.78 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
78 Students
5,467 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
707 Students
41,492 Students
% White Students
66%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
224 Students
9,395 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 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?
100% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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