For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 355 students in Pearl River County, MS (there are 21 public schools, serving 9,147 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Pearl River County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
Private Schools in Pearl River County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Union Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-9999
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-9999
Gr: K | 13 students
Pearl River County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1006 Goodyear Blvd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0860
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0860
Gr: K-6 | 62 students
St. Francis Academy Of Picayune (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Special Education School (Disciples of Christ)
Po Drawer 640
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-5750
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-5750
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Pearl River County, MS?
3 private schools are located in Pearl River County, MS.
What percentage of students in Pearl River County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Pearl River County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pearl River County?
Which private schools in Pearl River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Pearl River County include: Union Baptist Academy vs. Heritage Christian Academy, Heritage Christian Academy vs. Union Baptist Academy
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