For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,344 students in Bay Saint Louis, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS are North Bay Elementary School, Bay Waveland Middle School and South Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay Saint Louis, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bay Saint Louis have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 2-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
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 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 North Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Gr: 3-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS include North Bay Elementary School, Bay Waveland Middle School and South Hancock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bay Saint Louis?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bay Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay Saint Louis?
Bay Saint Louis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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