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Jones County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 895 students in Jones County, MS (there are 19 public schools, serving 11,229 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Jones County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jones County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Laurel Christian School
Laurel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 414 students
Presbyterian
1200 Hwy 15 North
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
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St. Johns Day School Photo
St. Johns Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
Christian
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
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Map of Ellisville First Assembly Academy
Ellisville First Assembly Academy
Gr: K-10 | 16 students
Assembly of God
Po Box 65
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3379
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Map of Laurel Christian School
Laurel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Sports: 9
Presbyterian
Po Box 8425
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4190
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Jones County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students
Catholic
835 W 6th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0129
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
895 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
82 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$8,197
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
30 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
746 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
83%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
87 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
10%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jones County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Jones County, MS include St. Johns Day School and Laurel Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Jones County?
4 private schools are located in Jones County.
What percentage of students in Jones County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Jones County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jones County?
100% of private schools in Jones County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).
Which private schools in Jones County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Jones County include: St. Johns Day School vs. Laurel Christian School, Laurel Christian School vs. St. Johns Day School

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