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 Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Union Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
9.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Union Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-9999
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-9999
9.2 miles
Gr: K | 13 students
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
13 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
13.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
14 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Union Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
9.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
13 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
13.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Our Lady Academy ![Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.]( "Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.")
All-girls (Catholic)
222 S Beach Blvd
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
14.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Saint Stanislaus High School ![Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus]( "Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus")
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
14.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Union Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
9.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
13 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
14 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Academy ![Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.]( "Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.")
All-girls (Catholic)
222 S Beach Blvd
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
14.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Saint Stanislaus High School ![Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus]( "Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus")
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
14.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Union Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-9999
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-9999
9.2 miles
Gr: K | 13 students
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
13 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
14 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Tuition listed
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(Episcopal)
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
18.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 212 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
4321 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 222-6000
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 222-6000
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students
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