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Hattiesburg ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,818 students in Hattiesburg, MS, 20% of all K-12 students in Hattiesburg, MS are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Hattiesburg, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hattiesburg ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of First Presbyterian Kindergarten
First Presbyterian Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4901 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-0303
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Map of Laurel Christian School
Laurel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 414 students
Presbyterian
1200 Hwy 15 North
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
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Map of Presbyterian Christian School
Presbyterian Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 831 students
Presbyterian
221 Bonhomie Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 599-0444
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 709 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
510 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
608 Southern Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 450-5736
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Central Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
35 P D Freeman Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0161
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Map of Grace Community School
Grace Community School
Gr: NS-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
30 Pioneer Rd S
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3992
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Map of Word Of Faith Christian Academy
Word Of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 42 students
2105 Country Club Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-7735
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Hattiesburg, Mississippi ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Montessori Childrens House Photo
Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
323 S 23rd Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-1944
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Hattiesburg, MS ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends

8
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2,818
Students
$5,358
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hattiesburg)
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
2,818 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
14%
20%
0.35
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
167 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
2,305 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
80%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
257 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
9%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
253 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
48%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,358
$8,197
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$0
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$1,631
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hattiesburg, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Hattiesburg, MS include Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and First Presbyterian Kindergarten.
How many private schools are located in Hattiesburg?
8 private schools are located in Hattiesburg.
How diverse are private schools in Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Hattiesburg go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Hattiesburg are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hattiesburg?
100% of private schools in Hattiesburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Hattiesburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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