For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,684 students in Bay Saint Louis, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 850 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Bay Saint Louis, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS are Bay High School, North Bay Elementary School and Bay Waveland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay Saint Louis, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Bay Saint Louis have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay High School
(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
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
North Bay Elementary School
(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
Gr: 3-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Bay Waveland Middle School
(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
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS include Bay High School, North Bay Elementary School and Bay Waveland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bay Saint Louis?
4 public schools are located in Bay Saint Louis.
What percentage of students in Bay Saint Louis go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Bay Saint Louis are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bay Saint Louis?
Bay Saint Louis public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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