St. Thomas Catholic School is a co-educational elementary school located in Long Beach, Mississippi.
St. Thomas School has maintained a tradition for excellence in education and in striving to develop basic Christian attitudes and values in the students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Vincent Depaul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Campus Size
28 acres
Student Body
Total Students
373 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Vincent Depaul's ranking?
St. Vincent Depaul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Vincent Depaul?
The application deadline for St. Vincent Depaul is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(Catholic)
151 E Scenic Drive
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(228) 452-9442
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(228) 452-9442
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(228) 864-0901
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(228) 493-0568
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Miles
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21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
9.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
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Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
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All-girls (Catholic)
222 S Beach Blvd
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(228) 467-7048
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
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(228) 467-9057
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(228) 832-4585
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151 E Scenic Drive
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(228) 452-7359
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-7359
3.4 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
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Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
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Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
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(228) 896-6631
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Coast Episcopal School ![Coast Episcopal School Photo]( "Coast Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
5065 Espy Ave
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(228) 452-9442
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0.5 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 212 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(228) 864-0901
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-0901
3.9 miles
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Daycare / Preschool
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(228) 832-3123
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-3123
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Gr: NS-PK
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Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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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
8332.5 miles
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Rank:
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(228) 467-3568
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(228) 467-2251
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
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(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-1889
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