For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 290 students in Purvis, MS (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,885 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Purvis, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Purvis, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Purvis, MS (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lamar Christian School
(Baptist)
62 Purvis Oloh Rd
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-0016
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-0016
Gr: PK-12 | 290 students Sports: 6
Overview
This Town (Purvis)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
290 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
8 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
247 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
85%
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
26 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
9%
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 Purvis, MS?
1 private schools are located in Purvis, MS.
What percentage of students in Purvis go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Purvis are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Purvis?
100% of private schools in Purvis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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