For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 catholic private high schools serving 4,560 students in Mississippi. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Mississippi.
The top-ranked catholic private high schools in Mississippi include Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus, and Vicksburg Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Mississippi private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Top-Ranked Catholic Private High Schools in Mississippi (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cathedral School![Cathedral School Photo]( "Cathedral School Photo")
(Catholic)
701 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
Gr: PK-12 | 627 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
520 Watts Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3353
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-3353
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
(Catholic)
510 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8683
Gr: PK-12 | 709 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
608 Southern Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 450-5736
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 450-5736
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Gr: PK-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School's annual year-long, student-led fundraiser culminates with a dance marathon and celebration of money raised that is donated to Batson Children's Hospital. Since the project began in 2016, endless prayers and over $125,000 has been donated.")
(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Stanislaus High School![Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus]( "Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus")
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Vicksburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1900 Grove St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Academy![Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.]( "Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.")
All-girls (Catholic)
222 S Beach Blvd
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
St. Alphonsus Elementary School
(Catholic)
104 S 5th St
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-1843
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-1843
Gr: K-9 | 167 students
Recent Articles
Private School Jobs in 2025: Trends, Salaries and Career Insights
Explore private school jobs in 2025 with updated hiring trends, salary data, demand areas and career guidance for educators and policymakers.
Independent Schools in Africa: Updated 2025 Overview
Explore the latest data, trends, costs and impacts of independent schools in Africa in 2025 for parents, educators and policymakers.
How to Start a Private School in 2025: Complete K–12 Guide
A practical, updated guide to starting a private K–12 school in 2025, covering legal steps, planning, finance, and enrollment strategy.
