About the School
- Cares School is a nonsectarian, co–ed private school in Gulfport, MS, serving grades 1 through 9 in a small city setting.
- The school enrolls 24 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 3 teachers.
- Fifty percent of the student body represents students of color.
- Cares School provides a city–based educational program without religious affiliation.
- The school is one of several private options in Gulfport, with nearby schools offering different grade spans and enrollment sizes.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cares School?
The application deadline for Cares School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Cares School is Temple Christian Academy (5.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. James Catholic School (3.5 miles away)
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Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
603 West Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
Montessori School
644 East Railroad St
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-0901
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Special Education School
180c Debuys Rd
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 284-4125
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15267 Dedeaux Rd.
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-3123
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Assembly of God
11555 Cedar Lake Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-9389
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 24 students
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
921 Ocean Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 990-4160
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
603 West Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
1234 Alphabet Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-1234
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
5065 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 452-9442
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
603 West Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
Montessori School
644 East Railroad St
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-0901
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15267 Dedeaux Rd.
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-3123
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
14190 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4504
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
12200 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-4585
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
8337.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1101 St Joseph Street
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 467-6630
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 467-6630
8338.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Blue Meadow Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
8339.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 463-0315
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 463-0315
8339.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 72% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
8339.5 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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