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Treehouse Montessori Christian School Top 4 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MS)
Grace Baptist Academy Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MS)

Ocean Springs Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ocean Springs Private Schools (2026-27)

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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Map of First Baptist Early Education Center
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

6
Private Schools
393
Students
$4,500
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ocean Springs)
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
393 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
19%
20%
0.61
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
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
23 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
193 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
49%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
156 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
39%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,631
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 St. Alphonsus Catholic School, Grace Baptist Academy, and Treehouse Montessori Christian 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 lower than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
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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