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Mississippi Catholic Private High Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 catholic private high schools serving 4,560 students in Mississippi.

Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Mississippi private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.

Top schools: The catholic private high schools in Mississippi include Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Cathedral School, and Vicksburg Catholic School.

Share of the state: These schools make up 8% of the 133 private schools in Mississippi and 11% of its 41,484 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 10
# Students Served: 4,560

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 10
# Students Served: 4,560

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private high schools in Mississippi?

The catholic private high schools in Mississippi include Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Cathedral School, and Vicksburg Catholic School.

How many catholic private high schools are located in Mississippi?

10 catholic private high schools are located in Mississippi.

How diverse are catholic private high schools in Mississippi?

Mississippi catholic private high schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 15%.

Mississippi Catholic Private High Schools Trends

Private Schools

4,560

Students

$7,978

Avg. Tuition

14%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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