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Ocean Springs Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 393 students in Ocean Springs, MS, 4% of all K-12 students in Ocean Springs, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Ocean Springs, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Ocean Springs Private Schools (2026)

Grace Baptist Academy Photo
Grace Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
3707 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-2093
(3)
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Map of St. Alphonsus Catholic School
St. Alphonsus Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
504 Jackson Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
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Treehouse Montessori Christian School Photo
Treehouse Montessori Christian School
Gr: 1-10 | 24 students
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
921 Ocean Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 990-4160
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Map of Children's House Montessori School
Children's House Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
309 Washington Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 215-3978
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First Baptist Early Education Center
Gr: K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
602 Washington Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3034
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Map of St. Johns Episcopal Preschool And Kindergarten
St. Johns Episcopal Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
705 Rayburn Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3343
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Ocean Springs, MS Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+20.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
393
Students
+40.9% (+114 students) 10-yr
$14,750
Avg. Tuition
+227.8% (+$10,250) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-18.8% (-3 students) 10-yr
19%
Students of Color
+35.7% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+275.0% (+11.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ocean Springs)
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
247 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOcean Springs, MS Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20207
20196
20186
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
393 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202566227179
202466225172
202355221174
202260226185
202160217180
202048209171
201953228175
201853227172
201756234180
201656239178
201556210167
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% Students of Color
19%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202519%19%34%
202419%19%34%
202311%19%33%
202211%18%33%
202111%19%32%
202011%19%32%
201911%17%31%
201811%17%31%
201716%17%32%
201616%17%32%
201514%18%32%
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0.61
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.610.480.65
20240.610.480.65
20230.550.490.65
20220.550.470.64
20210.550.480.64
20200.560.480.64
20190.560.480.63
20180.560.480.63
20170.560.460.61
20160.560.450.61
20150.560.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
12 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20253%2%9%
20243%2%9%
20232%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
20173%1%8%
20163%1%8%
20153%1%8%
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# Black Students
23 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20256%9%7%
20246%9%7%
20232%9%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%9%7%
20202%9%8%
20192%8%7%
20182%8%7%
20173%7%7%
20163%7%7%
20153%8%8%
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# White Students
193 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
49%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202549%70%52%
202449%70%52%
202356%69%52%
202255%70%54%
202155%70%54%
202055%70%54%
201951%70%56%
201851%70%56%
201755%71%58%
201655%72%58%
201555%71%58%
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# 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
156 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
39%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202539%16%26%
202439%16%26%
202337%17%25%
202238%16%25%
202138%16%25%
202038%16%24%
201942%18%24%
201842%18%23%
201737%18%22%
201637%17%22%
201537%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201710:113:112:1
201610:113:112:1
20154:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202559%47%55%
202459%46%54%
202359%45%54%
202259%44%54%
202159%45%54%
202051%46%54%
201951%46%53%
201851%47%53%
201751%45%53%
201622%42%52%
201522%42%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025131515
2024131615
2023131615
2022131615
2021131615
2020131615
2019131615
2018131615
2017131615
2016161615
2015161615
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,750
$10,203

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$18,167$11,704$15,012
2024$4,500$6,759$13,254
2023$4,500$5,958$12,626
2022$4,500$5,887$12,187
2021$4,500$5,682$11,800
2020$4,500$5,528$11,512
2019$4,500$5,569$11,293
2018$4,500$5,440$11,017
2017$4,500$5,408$10,708
2016$4,500$5,989$10,356
2015$4,500$5,874$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202525%26%34%
202425%26%34%
202325%23%34%
202225%23%33%
202125%25%33%
202025%23%32%
201925%23%31%
201825%23%30%
201725%21%30%
201625%22%29%
201525%21%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearOcean Springs, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$1,000$1,631$7,073
2024$1,000$1,631$6,930
2023$1,000$1,620$6,469
2022$1,000$1,525$6,289
2021$1,000$1,320$6,055
2020$1,000$1,227$5,921
2019$1,000$1,227$5,795
2018$1,000$1,227$5,456
2017$1,000$1,389$5,319
2016$1,000$1,500$5,105
2015$1,000$1,214$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$61.78 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ocean Springs, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Ocean Springs, MS include Grace Baptist Academy, Treehouse Montessori Christian School, and St. Alphonsus Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Ocean Springs?
6 private schools are located in Ocean Springs.
How diverse are private schools in Ocean Springs?
Ocean Springs private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is same as the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Ocean Springs go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Ocean Springs are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ocean Springs?
100% of private schools in Ocean Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Ocean Springs are often viewed compared to one another?

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