For the 2025 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, South Hancock 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bay Saint Louis have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Bay Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Grades: 2-5
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Bay Waveland Middle School
(Math: 46% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
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, South Hancock Elementary School and Bay Waveland Middle 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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