For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 465 students in Laurel, MS (there are 16 public schools, serving 8,251 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Laurel, MS 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 86%.
100% of private schools in Laurel, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Private Schools in Laurel, MS (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Laurel Christian School
(Presbyterian)
Po Box 8425
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4190
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4190
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Laurel, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
835 W 6th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0129
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0129
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Laurel, MS?
2 private schools are located in Laurel, MS.
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 Christian and Presbyterian).
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