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Laurel Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 465 students in Laurel, MS, 5% of all K-12 students in Laurel, MS are educated in private schools versus public 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 Laurel, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Laurel Private Schools (2026-27)

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 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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Laurel, Mississippi 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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Laurel, MS Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
465
Students
$6,000
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Laurel)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
465 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
10%
20%
0.34
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
21 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
374 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
80%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
51 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
11%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$8,197
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
92%
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Laurel, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Laurel, MS is St. Johns Day School.
How many private schools are located in Laurel?
2 private schools are located in Laurel.
What percentage of students in Laurel go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Laurel are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Laurel?
100% of private schools in Laurel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).

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