For over 130 years, St. Alphonsus Catholic School has provided the Gulf Coast of
Mississippi with excellence in elementary education. St. Alphonsus School was
established in 1883. The Marianite Sisters of the Holy Cross led the school from 1887-1990. Since the sisters departed, the school has been led by the parish pastor and professional educators. Even so, the school has remained true to its Catholic upbringing and exemplifies a strong Catholic identity.
Conveniently located in the heart of Ocean Springs and just blocks from the beach, the oak-adorned campus depicts the charms of the traditional while providing a progressive, community-wide learning environment. In the Catholic school fashion, a strong emphasis is placed upon spiritual growth, excellence in academics, appreciation of the arts, and authentic community leadership experiences.