Our Lady Academy (2026 Profile) - Bay Saint Louis, MS

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 266 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,000
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Our Lady Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Our Lady Academy
7	43
8	50
9	40
10	44
11	48
12	41

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1971

Colors

Red, Maroon, Silver

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Student Body

Total Students

266 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

18 students

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus

AP English and CompositionAP Literature

AP PsychologyAP United States History

AP World History

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,000

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Tuition Notes

Catholic Rate

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceGolf

SailingSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

Our Lady Academy (OLA) is the only all-female Catholic school in the state of Mississippi.
Established in 1971 as a comprehensive college preparatory school, OLA serves young women in grades 7-12, with a student body of close to 250 students.
OLA is on the beachfront property that was formerly St. Joseph Academy (SJA) founded in 1858, also an all-girls school.
OLA is Diocese of Biloxi parish school staffed by dedicated lay professionals. Our school enjoys the affiliation of the Sisters of Mercy and embraces the virtues of Mercy as established by Sister Catherine McAuley.
Strong collaboration between OLA and St. Stanislaus (the all-male Catholic school across the street) maximizes the religious, academic, and social opportunities for the students.
OLA offers various extracurricular activities including ten sports.

School Mascot: Crescent

Our Lady Academy (OLA) is the only all-female Catholic school in the state of Mississippi. Established in 1971 as a comprehensive college preparatory school, OLA serves young women in grades 7-12, with a student body of 250 students. OLA is on the beachfront property that was formerly St. Joseph Academy (SJA), also an all-girls school. OLA is a Parish School staffed bydedicated lay professionals. Strong collaboration between OLA and St. Stanislaus (the all-male Catholic school across the street) maximizes the religious, academic, and social opportunities for the students. OLA embraces Sister Catherine McAuley the order of the Sisters of Mercy. OLA offers various extracurricular activities including ten sports.

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How much does Our Lady Academy cost?

Our Lady Academy's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.

What sports does Our Lady Academy offer?

Our Lady Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Our Lady Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Academy?

The application deadline for Our Lady Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $10,040 for elementary schools and $11,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).