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#84 of 131 private schools in MS

St Alphonsus Catholic School

Elementary School · Ocean Springs, MS

A private elementary school in Ocean Springs, MS serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

504 JACKSON AVE, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

  • 15.9:1 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)
C-2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
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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Enrollment143
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St Alphonsus 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 74Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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

Median income

$77,300

Median home value

$220,000

Median rent

$1,314/mo

College educated

40.1%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39564; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White88.1%
Asian7.0%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–31.1 mi483Compare →
Pecan Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–32.1 mi503Compare →
St Martin Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.24–52.7 mi599Compare →
St Martin East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–32.8 mi700Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Alphonsus Catholic School is listed in Ocean Springs, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Alphonsus Catholic School

St Alphonsus Catholic School is a private elementary school in Ocean Springs, MS, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 131 private schools in MS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Alphonsus Catholic School

What grades does St Alphonsus Catholic School serve?

St Alphonsus Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Alphonsus Catholic School?

St Alphonsus Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Alphonsus Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Alphonsus Catholic School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Alphonsus Catholic School rank in MS?

St Alphonsus Catholic School ranks #84 of 131 private schools in MS.

What is St Alphonsus Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Alphonsus Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Alphonsus Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Alphonsus 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 St Alphonsus Catholic School a religious school?

St Alphonsus Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
143
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Jackson County
Area population (ZIP 39564)
42,295
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
40.5
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 39564; 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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