About the School
- St. Clare School in Waveland, MS serves 128 udents in grades PK through 6 within an urban community.
- The school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 supported by 7 teaching staff members.
- As a Catholic co–ed elementary school,.
- Clare is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and other special emphasis groups.
- The udent population includes 6.74% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- Nearby Catholic schools offer broader grade spans and different udent–teacher ratios, positioning St. Clare as a local option for early elementary religious education.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 20%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Clare School?
The application deadline for St. Clare School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Clare School is Our Lady Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Trinity Catholic School (2.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
222 S Beach Blvd
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students
Catholic
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 118 students
Catholic
151 E Scenic Drive
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-7359
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
222 S Beach Blvd
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Distance: 22.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
222 S Beach Blvd
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students
Catholic
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 118 students
Catholic
151 E Scenic Drive
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-7359
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students
Catholic
4321 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 222-6000
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students
Catholic
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students
Catholic
4321 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 222-6000
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
Montessori School
644 East Railroad St
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-0901
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15267 Dedeaux Rd.
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-3123
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1101 St Joseph Street
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 467-6630
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 467-6630
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Bay High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Blue Meadow Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Bay Waveland Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 463-0315
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 463-0315
2.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
North Bay Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
3.2 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Minority enrollment: 36%
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