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Vicksburg Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,769 students in Vicksburg, MS, 22% of all K-12 students in Vicksburg, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
75% of private schools in Vicksburg, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Vicksburg Private Schools (2026-27)

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 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 Agape Montessori Christian Academy
Agape Montessori Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Christian
822 Main St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 634-0092
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Map of First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten & Preschool
First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1501 Cherry St
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1288
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Map of Porters Chapel Academy
Porters Chapel Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Christian
3460 Porters Chapel Rd
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 529-0293
(2)
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Map of St. Francis Xavier Elem-vicksburg Catholic School
St. Francis Xavier Elem-vicksburg Catholic School
Gr: K-6 | 225 students
Catholic
1200 Hayes St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-4824
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Map of Vicksburg Community School
Vicksburg Community School
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
303 Fred Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 473-2244
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Map of Woodlawn Baptist Kindergarten & Daycare
Woodlawn Baptist Kindergarten & Daycare
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
2310 Culkin Road
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-9080
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Vicksburg, MS Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,769
Students
16
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Vicksburg)
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
1,769 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
12%
20%
0.39
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
130 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
1,379 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
77%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
239 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
13%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
127 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
26%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Vicksburg, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Vicksburg, MS include Vicksburg Catholic School and St. Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Vicksburg?
8 private schools are located in Vicksburg.
How diverse are private schools in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Vicksburg go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Vicksburg are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Vicksburg?
75% of private schools in Vicksburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Vicksburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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