Best Schools in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
14 schools · 6 Elementary · 4 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Ocean Springs?
Use this page to compare every school in Ocean Springs by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oak Park Elementary School
Elementary · Ocean Springs School Dist. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
St Martin East Elementary School
Elementary · Jackson Co School Dist. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Magnolia Park Elementary
Elementary · Ocean Springs School Dist. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Ocean Springs for 2026 are Oak Park Elementary School (8.5/10), St Martin East Elementary School (8.3/10), and Magnolia Park Elementary (8.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
14
10 public · 4 private
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$220,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
14
10 public · 4 private
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$220,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ocean Springs schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ocean Springs schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ocean Springs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 rated schools; 14 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Park Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | St Martin East Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Magnolia Park Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | St Martin Upper Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Ocean Springs High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | St Martin High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | St. Martin Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Pecan Park Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Ocean Springs Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.1/10
- Median household income
- $77,300
- Median home value
- $220,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71%
57% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ocean Springs compares
Mississippi rank
#23 of 124
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Mississippi avg (6.3)
Median household income
$77k
148% of Mississippi median
Schools in this city
14
Ocean Springs School Dist runs 60% of Ocean Springs's public schools
Ocean Springs touches 2 districts, but Ocean Springs School Dist is the one most addresses actually attend.
Ocean Springs School Dist accounts for 6 of 10 public schools (60%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 4.
Among 10 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.4 to 8.5 — the spread is inside Ocean Springs, not a citywide average.
- Ocean Springs School Dist6 public · 60%
- Jackson Co School Dist4 public · 40%
About Schools in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, Mississippi gives parents 10 ranked public schools to evaluate, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10. That figure sits in the functional range — but the spread matters more than the mean. Four of those 10 schools, or 40%, score 7 or higher, a concentration of stronger performers that makes school choice here genuinely consequential.
Ocean Springs High School leads the city at 8.2 out of 10. Magnolia Park Elementary follows at 8.1, signaling strong early-grade performance before the middle school transition. St. Martin High School scores 7.3, offering a second above-average high school option for secondary-age families. Ocean Springs Middle School (7.0) and Oak Park Elementary (6.9) round out the upper tier, both clearing the city average by a meaningful margin.
For parents choosing between options, grade band matters. The strongest elementary (8.1) and high school (8.2) options share a similar performance ceiling — quality does not drop off dramatically between the lower and upper grades for families in the top-performing zones. Ocean Springs Middle School holds at 7.0, keeping the pipeline above average through the transition years. St. Martin High School at 7.3 adds a second competitive exit point at the secondary level, broadening choice across the district.
Below those five, the remaining schools cluster near the 6.6 average. The gap between the top 40% and the rest is the most important pattern for parents to absorb. Ocean Springs is not uniformly high-performing — it has identifiable standout schools and a secondary tier that performs at the district mean. Parents should check school boundaries carefully and evaluate each school's individual score rather than anchoring to the city average. At 6.6, the mean simultaneously undersells the best options and obscures where performance trails off.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 483 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 8.5 | ||
| 2 | 700 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.3 | ||
| 3 | 636 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 8.3 | ||
| 4 | 599 students · 4th–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 5 | 503 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 6.2 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Alphonsus Catholic SchoolPrivate 173 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,271 students · 4th–6th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | 949 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 | ||
| 3 | 964 students · 7th–8th | 5.4 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 80 students · 1st–5th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,951 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 1,320 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate 49 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | 57 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, Mississippi · 14 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$77,300
Median Home Value
$220,000
Median Rent
$1,314/mo
Population
42,295
College Educated
40%
Homeownership
71%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Community Profile
Ocean Springs has a median household income of $77,300. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $220,000, with a median rent of $1,314/month. The local poverty rate of 7.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Mississippi
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 2
- Other
- 2
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
How many schools are in Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
Ocean Springs has 14 schools, including 10 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ocean Springs is 7.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
The top-ranked school in Ocean Springs on MySchoolScout is Oak Park Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
The top-ranked elementary school in Ocean Springs on MySchoolScout is Oak Park Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
The top-ranked middle school in Ocean Springs on MySchoolScout is Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best high school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
The top-ranked high school in Ocean Springs on MySchoolScout is Ocean Springs High School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
How many school districts serve Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
Ocean Springs is served by 2 school districts: Jackson Co School Dist, Ocean Springs School Dist.
What is the education level in Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
According to Census data, 40% of adults in Ocean Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
The median household income in Ocean Springs is approximately $77,300 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
Yes, Ocean Springs has 4 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ocean Springs is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ocean Springs, Mississippi?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.