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Pearl River County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Pearl River County (2026-27)

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
# Students
355 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,750
$8,197

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
11 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
306 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
86%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
27 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
8%
16%
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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