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#22 of 131 private schools in MS

Top 16% of private schools

Holy Trinity Catholic School

Elementary School · Bay St. Louis, MS

A private elementary school in Bay St. Louis, MS serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

301 S SECOND ST, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

  • 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MS.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment195
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MS

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Trinity Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,486/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,139

Median home value

$202,600

Median rent

$1,067/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.8%
Two or More3.1%
Black2.6%
Asian2.1%
Hispanic0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Bay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.12–51.5 mi476Compare →
Waveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–13.1 mi329Compare →
Pass Christian ElemEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–54.5 mi390Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Holy Trinity Catholic School is listed in Bay St. Louis, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Trinity Catholic School

Holy Trinity Catholic School is a private elementary school in Bay St. Louis, MS, serving approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 131 private schools in MS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Trinity Catholic School

What grades does Holy Trinity Catholic School serve?

Holy Trinity Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Holy Trinity Catholic School?

Holy Trinity Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Trinity Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Trinity Catholic School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Trinity Catholic School rank in MS?

Holy Trinity Catholic School ranks #22 of 131 private schools in MS.

What is Holy Trinity Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Trinity Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Trinity Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Trinity Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holy Trinity Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Trinity Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
195
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hancock County
Area population (ZIP 39520)
15,471
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
48.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39520; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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