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Best Mississippi Catholic Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 33 catholic private schools serving 9,218 students in Mississippi. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Mississippi.

The catholic private schools in Mississippi include Sacred Heart Catholic High School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus.

The average tuition cost is $6,132, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average tuition cost of $10,203.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 33
# Students Served: 9,218

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 33
# Students Served: 9,218

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Mississippi?

The catholic private schools in Mississippi include Sacred Heart Catholic High School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus.

How many catholic private schools are located in Mississippi?

33 catholic private schools are located in Mississippi.

How much do catholic private schools cost in Mississippi?

The average tuition cost is $6,132, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average tuition cost of $10,203.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Mississippi?

Mississippi catholic private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.

Mississippi Catholic Private School Trends

Private Schools

9,218

Students

$6,132

Avg. Tuition

21%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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