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Picayune Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 355 students in Picayune, MS, 10% of all K-12 students in Picayune, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Picayune, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Picayune, MS (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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Picayune, Mississippi 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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Picayune, MS Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
355
Students
$4,750
Avg. Tuition
8%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Picayune)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
355 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
8%
20%
0.26
0.48
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# 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
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,750
$8,197
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

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?
10% 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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