St. Alphonsus Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Ocean Springs, MS
504 Jackson Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Ocean Springs
- Growing: enrollment up 49% since 2011–12
St. Alphonsus Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 173 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 49% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Biloxi. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 173
- Teachers
- 12.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 81 girls, 92 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Biloxi
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Mississippi.
- Compared with 13 Catholic elementary schools in Mississippi.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Mississippi
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Alphonsus Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Education Scholarship Account (students with disabilities) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Alphonsus Catholic School
What grades does St. Alphonsus Catholic School serve?
St. Alphonsus Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Alphonsus Catholic School?
About 173 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Alphonsus Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Mississippi has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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