Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Laurel Christian School
About the School
- The Laurel Christian School takes a spiritual approach to education.
- LCS is an extension of the Christian home and strives to encourage, support, and inspire students and families in a system of values consistent with the Word of God.
- It is our philosophy that students should have a Christ-centered view of the world, mankind, and life.
- This means that the entire program, the curriculum, the quality of teachers, the school policies, the methods, and the evaluation procedures will be based on a genuine committment to the Christian faith and will be reflected in the way in which the task of education is carried out.
- LCS is dedicated to academic excellence in a disciplined atmosphere.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Laurel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating for Eternity
Student Body
Total Students
414 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$6,100 per year
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Laurel Christian School often compared to?
Laurel Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Johns Day School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Laurel Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Laurel Christian School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 92%.
What is Laurel Christian School's ranking?
Laurel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Laurel Christian School?
The application deadline for Laurel Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
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520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
Christian
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
Christian
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Sports: 9
Presbyterian
Po Box 8425
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4190
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
Christian
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: K-10 | 16 students
Assembly of God
Po Box 65
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3379
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 296 students
Sports: 10
Christian
17 Hwy 531
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 764-2157
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 44 students
Christian
Po Box 925
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-6230
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Sports: 9
Presbyterian
Po Box 8425
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4190
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: K-10 | 16 students
Assembly of God
Po Box 65
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3379
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 296 students
Sports: 10
Christian
17 Hwy 531
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 764-2157
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 44 students
Christian
Po Box 925
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-6230
Distance: 27.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Baptist
1065 McDonald Chapel Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 517-2299
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Sports: 9
Presbyterian
Po Box 8425
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4190
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
Christian
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: K-10 | 16 students
Assembly of God
Po Box 65
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3379
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 296 students
Sports: 10
Christian
17 Hwy 531
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 764-2157
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 44 students
Christian
Po Box 925
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-6230
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Sports: 9
Presbyterian
Po Box 8425
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4190
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
Christian
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 296 students
Sports: 10
Christian
17 Hwy 531
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 764-2157
Distance: 24.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
220 W Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4120
Distance: 27.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
46 Joe Jordan Dr
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2921
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824 Hopewell Road
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(601) 765-8568
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
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Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
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324 Hester Street
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(601) 785-9711
Taylorsville, MS 39168
(601) 785-9711
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(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
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168 Rayner Road
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(601) 582-7586
Moselle, MS 39459
(601) 582-7586
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(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25%)
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510 Hwy 18 East
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
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(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
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122 County Road 17
Stringer, MS 39481
(601) 428-5508
Stringer, MS 39481
(601) 428-5508
8437.9 miles
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