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#45 of 131 private schools in MS
Top 34% of private schools
St Johns Day School
Elementary School · Laurel, MS
A private elementary school in Laurel, MS serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
520 N 5TH AVE, Laurel, MS 39440
- 12.3:1 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 St Johns Day 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 79Very Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,917/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurel), 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
$38,687
Median home value
$112,300
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
32.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39440; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Magnet School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Laurel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Oak Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–1 | 1.6 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Glade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 421 | 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.
St Johns Day School is listed in Laurel, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Johns Day School
St Johns Day School is a private elementary school in Laurel, MS, serving approximately 129 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 131 private schools in MS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Johns Day School
What grades does St Johns Day School serve?
St Johns Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Johns Day School?
St Johns Day School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Johns Day School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Johns Day School rank in MS?
St Johns Day School ranks #45 of 131 private schools in MS.
What is St Johns Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Johns Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Johns Day School a private school?
Yes, St Johns Day School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 Johns Day School a religious school?
St Johns Day School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jones County
- Phone
- (601) 428-4350
- Area population (ZIP 39440)
- 20,111
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 39440; 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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