Wiggins, Mississippi · Established 2008
Where excellence in education and Christian experience meet.
A private Christian school in the heart of Stone County, serving families from 3-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade with traditional academics, small classes, and faith woven through everything we teach.
Rooted in faith
God's Word is integrated into every subject we teach — the foundation for a child's spiritual, mental, physical, and social growth.
Traditional academics
We teach the trusted Abeka curriculum — used in Christian schools worldwide for over 50 years — held to high academic standards.
A close-knit family
Small classes and certified teachers who know every child by name. We also offer dyslexia services for students who need them.
“Our purpose is to develop in students the mind of Christ, so that God's truth becomes an inseparable part of their lives and thinking.”
From our philosophy · Philippians 2:5
One school, every grade
From first steps to graduation
Families stay at Gateway for years because they don't have to leave. We grow with your child.
K3 – K5
Early Learning
A nurturing first classroom where little ones build the foundations of reading, faith, and friendship.
Grades 1 – 6
Elementary
Certified teachers and a structured Abeka curriculum that builds strong readers, writers, and thinkers.
Grades 7 – 12
Secondary
College-preparatory coursework with certified high school teachers guiding students toward their calling.
Life at Gateway
More than a school — a community
Hands-on learning, archery, banquets, art contests, and faith woven through it all.
Come see Gateway for yourself.
The best way to know a school is to walk its halls. Schedule a visit and meet the people who'll know your child by name.
About our school
A place where families belong
Founded in 2008 and dedicated to high academic standards in a safe, Christ-centered environment.
Our story
Gateway Christian Academy opened its doors in 2008 in Wiggins, Mississippi, with a simple conviction: that children learn best when a strong education and a living faith are taught together, not separately. We are an extension of the ministry of Vardaman Street Baptist Church, working alongside other Bible-believing churches and — most importantly — alongside you, the family, to educate the whole child.
Today we serve students from 3-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade. We're a small school by design, where teachers know every student, families know one another, and no child slips through the cracks. We are not affiliated with any other "Gateway" schools.
Gateway students during National School Choice Week.
Our philosophy
The "hallmark" characteristic of Gateway Christian Academy is traditional education. We believe:
- God is the source of all truth, and true education must be based on His revealed Word.
- Integrating God's Word into all we teach is essential to a student's spiritual, mental, physical, and social development.
- Every student is a special creation of God, to be educated as an individual with unique abilities, personality, and potential.
- A structured curriculum, filtered through the Word of God, gives students the firmest foundation for life.
Spiritual growth
To know the Bible as God's Word, relate its truths to everyday life, and grow in a personal walk with Christ.
Character & citizenship
To build self-discipline, responsibility, and respect — treating others with love and becoming contributing members of society.
Academic excellence
To uphold high academic standards and help each student reach their full potential in reading, writing, speaking, and problem-solving.
What we believe
Academics & Programs
A curriculum built on a firm foundation
Traditional, structured, and Christ-centered — from the first day of K3 to graduation.
The Abeka Curriculum
Trusted for over 50 years
Gateway teaches the Abeka curriculum, a certified Christian program developed in Pensacola, Florida and used by Christian schools and homeschools around the world for more than five decades.
Abeka pairs rigorous, traditional academics with a biblical worldview in every subject — phonics-based reading, strong math fundamentals, history, science, and language arts, all taught from a Christian perspective.
Programs by age & grade
One campus, every stage of your child's education.
Early Learning — K3, K4 & K5
A warm, structured first classroom. Children build early literacy and numeracy through Abeka's phonics-first approach while learning kindness, routine, and Bible truths. K3 students must be fully potty-trained; K5 students must turn five on or before September 1.
Elementary — Grades 1–6
Certified teachers lead small classes through reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, and Bible. This is where strong study habits and a love of learning take root.
Secondary — Grades 7–12
College-preparatory coursework taught by certified high school teachers across core subjects, preparing students academically and spiritually for whatever God calls them to next.
Dyslexia Services
Gateway offers dyslexia services to support students who learn differently, so every child has the chance to thrive.
2026–2027 calendar highlights
A full printable calendar is available on the Forms & Documents page.
August 6
Open House 4:00–5:30pm & General Assembly 6:00pm at Vardaman St. Baptist Church
August 10
First day of school
September 7
Labor Day — No school
Nov 23–27
Thanksgiving holiday — No school
Dec 21–31
Christmas break
May 13
Graduation
Admissions
We'd love to meet your family
Enrollment is open year-round on a rolling basis. The first step is simply saying hello.
Reach out
Send an inquiry or call the office. We'll answer your questions and get to know you.
Visit & tour
Walk the halls, meet teachers, and see classrooms in action.
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Join the Gateway family and start the year with confidence.
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601-528-5454 info@gatewaychristiank12.orgTuition & fees at a glance
Figures from the current student application. Confirm current-year amounts with the office.
- Registration (per child)$100
- Annual enrollment fee$550*
- Tuition — K5–12 (1 child)$350/mo
- Tuition — Pre-K$400/mo
*$100 discount if paid by the 5th business day of May. Tuition is billed over 10 monthly payments (July–April). A separate fundraising commitment (or buy-out option) applies per family — see the Forms page.
Download applications & formsNon-discriminatory statement. Gateway Christian Academy admits students of any race, religion, sex, or ethnic and national origin, and seeks to enroll well-rounded, academically motivated students.
Start your application
Begin online — finish in person
Complete the first part of the application here and it goes straight to our office. We'll contact you to schedule the required parent meeting, where the rest of the application (including confidential records) is completed and signed.
For your family's privacy, we don't collect Social Security numbers, medical history, or other sensitive information through this website. Those are completed on the printed application during your in-person meeting with the Administrator. Prefer paper for everything? Download the full application instead.
Faculty & Staff
The people who know your child by name
Certified, caring teachers and a leadership team devoted to every Gateway family.
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Administration & Office
Elementary Faculty
High School Faculty
Support Staff
Forms & Documents
Everything in one place
Download, print, or fill out the forms you need. The student handbook will be added when finalized.
Fillable PDFs can be typed into on a computer, then printed and signed. Forms that require signatures should be returned to the school office. No electronic signatures are collected on this site.
Need help with a form?
The office is glad to walk you through anything — applications, enrollment, the fundraising buy-out, or withdrawals.
Contact
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