Private schools in Jackson County, MS
7 schools across Ocean Springs, Pascagoula. About 785 students in all (2023-24).
Jackson County private schools at a glance
There are 7 private schools in Jackson County. By affiliation: 3 Catholic, 4 other Christian. 6 teach elementary grades and 3 teach high school; 1 is Montessori. All of them are co-ed. 5 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 80 students and 11.3 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey).
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Baptist Academy | PreK-12 | 49 |
| Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia | 1-5 | 80 |
| St. Alphonsus Catholic School | PreK-6 | 173 |
| Treehouse Montessori Christian School | 1-12 | 57 |
| Gateway Christian Academy | PreK-8 | 40 |
| Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary Campus | PreK-6 | 173 |
| Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus | 7-12 | 213 |
Private schools
What Mississippi pays
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 1, 2026. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Jackson County
Neighboring counties
- Harrison County (11)
- George County (1)
- Hancock County (3)
- Stone County (1)
- Pearl River County (3)
- Forrest County (3)
- Lamar County (5)
- Marion County (2)
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