About the School
- St. Francis Academy Of Picayune is an all–boys special education school serving grades 5 through 8 in the rural community of Picayune, MS. The school enrolls 20 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 3 teachers.
- Approximately 40% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- The school is affiliated with the Disciples of Chri and categorized under other religious orientations.
- Nearby private schools include Union Bapti Academy and Heritage Christian Academy, offering additional grade spans and larger enrollments within the Picayune area.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Francis Academy Of Picayune?
The application deadline for St. Francis Academy Of Picayune is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Francis Academy Of Picayune is Union Baptist Academy (9.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Union Baptist Kindergarten (9.2 miles away)
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Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Baptist
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-9999
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students
Sports: 6
Christian
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students
Catholic
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Baptist
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students
Sports: 6
Christian
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Distance: 14.3 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: 14.4 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: 9.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Baptist
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students
Sports: 6
Christian
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students
Catholic
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Distance: 14.3 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: 14.4 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: 9.2 mi
Gr: K | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-9999
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students
Sports: 6
Christian
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students
Catholic
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Distance: 18.2 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: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students
Catholic
4321 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 222-6000
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23350 Highway 43
Picayune, MS 39466
(228) 586-6054
Picayune, MS 39466
(228) 586-6054
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Hancock North Central School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6122 Cuevas Town Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Hancock County Career Technical Cen
Vocational School
7180 Airport Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-3568
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-3568
6.4 miles
Gr: 9-12
Hancock High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
6.6 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 1,183 students Minority enrollment: 18%
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