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Purvis Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 290 students in Purvis, MS, 13% of all K-12 students in Purvis, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Purvis, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Purvis, MS (2026-27)

Map of Lamar Christian School
Lamar Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 290 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
62 Purvis Oloh Rd
Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-0016
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Purvis, MS Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
290
Students
6%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Purvis)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
247 Schools
# Students
290 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
6%
20%
0.27
0.48
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
8 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
247 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
85%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
26 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
9%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Admissions & Athletics
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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