For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 9,425 students in Ocean Springs, MS (there are 6 private schools, serving 329 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Ocean Springs, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%). Ocean Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
The top ranked public schools in Ocean Springs, MS are Ocean Springs High School, Oak Park Elementary School and Pecan Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocean Springs, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ocean Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ocean Springs, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Springs High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333
Grades: 9-12
| 1,845 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847
Grades: K-3
| 540 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
504 Hanley Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-2851
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-2851
Grades: K-3
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4263
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4263
Grades: K-3
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean Springs Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Hanshaw Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-6210
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-6210
Grades: 7-8
| 975 students
Rank: #66.
St Martin High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: #77.
St Martin East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7508 Rose Farm Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3570
Grades: PK-3
| 657 students
Rank: #88.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2320 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4367
Grades: 4-6
| 1,355 students
Rank: #99.
St Martin Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3555
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3555
Grades: 4-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Martin Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 283-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 985 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Voc Center
Vocational School
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-3411
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-3411
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ocean Springs, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 Magnolia Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-4367
Grades: 5
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ocean Springs, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Ocean Springs, MS include Ocean Springs High School, Oak Park Elementary School and Pecan Park Elementary School. Ocean Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public schools are located in Ocean Springs, MS?
11 public schools are located in Ocean Springs, MS.
What percentage of students in Ocean Springs, MS go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Ocean Springs, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ocean Springs, MS?
Ocean Springs, MS public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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