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Year Founded

1890

Student Body

Total Students

64 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Located in Natchez, MS, Holy Family Academy offers early childhood education for preschool and kindergarten students in a town setting.
Founded in 1890, the school has an enrollment of 64 students, including 22 in kindergarten, served by one teacher.
Holy Family Academy is a Catholic, co–educational early learning program affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student body is 100 percent students of color, and the school ranks among the top 20% in Mississippi for diversity and school history.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 64:1, reflecting its small staff size and enrollment.

School Motto: LEARN so we can LIVE so we can LOVE!

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Holy Family Academy's ranking?

Holy Family Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Holy Family Academy?

The application deadline for Holy Family Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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