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Best Pearl River County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Pearl River County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Pearl River County (2026)

Map of Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students
Sports: 6
Christian
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
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Map of Union Baptist Academy
Union Baptist Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Baptist
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
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Map of Union Baptist Kindergarten
Union Baptist Kindergarten
Gr: K | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-9999
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Pearl River County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Gr: K-6 | 62 students
Catholic
1006 Goodyear Blvd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0860
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Map of St. Francis Academy Of Picayune
St. Francis Academy Of Picayune
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
All-boys | Special Education School (Disciples of Christ)
Po Drawer 640
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-5750
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPearl River County Total Schools
20253
20244
20232
20224
20214
20204
20193
20183
20172
20162
20153
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# Students
355 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPearl River County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025118227179
2024104225172
2023148221174
2022120226185
2021120217180
2020102209171
2019101228175
2018101227172
2017126234180
2016126239178
201595210167
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% Average Students of Color
8%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPearl River County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20258%19%34%
202410%19%34%
20232%19%33%
20228%18%33%
20218%19%32%
20209%19%32%
20199%17%31%
20189%17%31%
20172%17%32%
20162%17%32%
201513%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPearl River County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearPearl River County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202530%47%55%
202430%46%54%
202330%45%54%
202230%44%54%
202130%45%54%
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,750
$10,203

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearPearl River County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025$4,750$11,704$15,012
2024$4,750$6,759$13,254
2023$4,750$5,958$12,626
2022$4,750$5,887$12,187
2021$4,750$5,682$11,800
2020$4,500$5,528$11,512
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearPearl River County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20250.260.480.65
20240.300.480.65
20230.340.490.65
20220.540.470.64
20210.540.480.64
20200.560.480.64
20190.440.480.63
20180.440.480.63
20170.340.460.61
20160.340.450.61
20150.440.460.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPearl River County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPearl River County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20253%2%9%
20243%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20204%2%9%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
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# Black Students
11 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPearl River County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20253%9%7%
20245%9%7%
20222%8%7%
20212%9%7%
20202%9%8%
20193%8%7%
20183%8%7%
20172%7%7%
20162%7%7%
20152%8%8%
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# White Students
306 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
86%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPearl River County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202586%70%52%
202483%70%52%
202322%69%52%
202240%70%54%
202140%70%54%
202046%70%54%
201972%70%56%
201872%70%56%
201779%71%58%
201679%72%58%
201570%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
27 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
8%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPearl River County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20257%16%26%
20248%16%26%
202378%17%25%
202256%16%25%
202156%16%25%
202048%16%24%
201921%18%24%
201821%18%23%
201719%18%22%
201619%17%22%
201528%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

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?
100% of private schools in Pearl River County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
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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