Best Picayune Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 355 students in Picayune, MS (there are 12 public schools, serving 3,961 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Picayune, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Picayune, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Schools in Picayune, MS (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Grades: PK-10
| 262 students
Union Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
Grades: 1-12
| 80 students
Union Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-9999
Grades: K
| 13 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Picayune, Mississippi

Picayune, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1006 Goodyear Blvd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0860
Grades: 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
Grades: 5-8
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Picayune, MS?
3 private schools are located in Picayune, MS.
What percentage of students in Picayune go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Picayune are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Picayune?
100% of private schools in Picayune are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Picayune are often viewed compared to one another?

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