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Best Long Beach Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 642 students in Long Beach, MS (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,897 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Long Beach, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Long Beach, MS include Coast Episcopal School and St. Vincent Depaul.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is same as the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Long Beach, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Long Beach Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Coast Episcopal School
Coast Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Gr: NS-6 | 212 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent Depaul
(Catholic)
4321 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 222-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students
Loving Care Montessori
Montessori School
644 East Railroad St
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-0901
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Long Beach)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
642 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
47%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,285
$10,817
Average Summer Program Cost
$125
$174
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.48
# American Indian Students
3 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
10 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
397 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
62%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
227 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
35%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Long Beach, MS?
The top-ranked private schools in Long Beach, MS include Coast Episcopal School and St. Vincent Depaul.
How many private schools are located in Long Beach?
3 private schools are located in Long Beach.
What percentage of students in Long Beach go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Long Beach are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Long Beach?
67% of private schools in Long Beach are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

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