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#91 of 131 private schools in MS
Main Street Station
Elementary School · Petal, MS
A private elementary school in Petal, MS serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
105 VALLEY DR, Petal, MS 39465
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Main Street Station 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petal), 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
$73,785
Median home value
$166,300
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petal Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–2 | 2.2 mi | 1,089 | Compare → |
| Petal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 3–4 | 2.7 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Rowan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 388 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Main Street Station is listed in Petal, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Main Street Station
Main Street Station is a private elementary school in Petal, MS, serving approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 131 private schools in MS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Main Street Station
What grades does Main Street Station serve?
Main Street Station serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Main Street Station?
Main Street Station has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Station?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street Station is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Main Street Station rank in MS?
Main Street Station ranks #91 of 131 private schools in MS.
What is Main Street Station's MySchoolScout rating?
Main Street Station has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Main Street Station a private school?
Yes, Main Street Station is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Main Street Station a religious school?
No, Main Street Station is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 255 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Forrest County
- Phone
- (601) 466-0819
- Area population (ZIP 39465)
- 23,122
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 39465; 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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