Stone County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 105 students in Stone County, MS (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,530 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Stone County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Stone County (2026-27)

Map of Gateway Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Christian
908 Frontage Dr W
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 528-5454

Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
105 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
81 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
77%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
14 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
13%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Stone County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Stone County, MS.
What percentage of students in Stone County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Stone County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stone County?
100% of private schools in Stone County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Recent Articles

Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links