For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 48 students in Petal, MS (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,423 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Petal, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
Private Schools in Petal, MS (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Main Street Station
Montessori School
108 Valley Dr
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 466-0819
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 466-0819
Gr: K-6 | 48 students
Overview
This Town (Petal)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
48 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
2%
# Black Students
n/a
5,464 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
23 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
48%
70%
# 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
14 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
29%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Petal, MS?
1 private schools are located in Petal, MS.
What percentage of students in Petal go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Petal are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
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