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Best Mississippi Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 6,609 students in Mississippi. You can also find more schools membership associations in Mississippi.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Mississippi include Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus, Cathedral School, and Sacred Heart School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Mississippi private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
95% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Mississippi (2026)

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Cathedral School
Gr: PK-12 | 627 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
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Map of Holy Family Academy
Holy Family Academy
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
8 Orange Ave
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-3947
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Map of Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
395 West St
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1612
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Map of Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary Campus
Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary Campus
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students
Catholic
3704 Quinn Dr
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 762-7207
(1)
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Map of Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus
Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
520 Watts Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3353
(1)
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 709 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
510 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Catholic
608 Southern Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 450-5736
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
5150 Tchulahoma Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 349-0900
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St. Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic School Photo
St. Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
(4)
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Map of St. Alphonsus Catholic School
St. Alphonsus Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
504 Jackson Ave
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-5329
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Map of St. Elizabeth Catholic School
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Catholic
150 Florence Ave
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4239
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Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2700 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
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Map of St. Richard Catholic School
St. Richard Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students
Catholic
100 Holly Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 366-1157
(2)
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Map of St. Vincent Depaul
St. Vincent Depaul
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students
Catholic
4321 Espy Ave
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 222-6000
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Map of Vicksburg Catholic School
Vicksburg Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
1900 Grove St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
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Map of Holy Trinity Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students
Catholic
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
(1)
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Map of Nativity Bvm Catholic Elementary School
Nativity Bvm Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Catholic
1046 Beach Blvd
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-2269
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Map of Our Lady Of Fatima School
Our Lady Of Fatima School
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students
Catholic
320 Jim Money Rd
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 388-3602
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Map of St. Anthony Catholic School
St. Anthony Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
Catholic
1585 Old Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7054
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Map of St. James Catholic School
St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
603 West Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-6631
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Mississippi?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Mississippi include Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus, Cathedral School, and Sacred Heart School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Mississippi?
22 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Mississippi.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Mississippi?
Mississippi private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 19% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Mississippi?
95% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Mississippi are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
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6,609
Students
$5,814
Avg. Tuition
19%
Students of Color
13:1
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