Holy Child Jesus School vs. Canton Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Holy Child Jesus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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Affordability
Diversity
School History
Canton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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Sports offered
Overview
Holy Child Jesus School in Canton, MS, serves 59 coâed students from kindergarten through second grade in a Catholic elementary program.
Founded in 1946, the school operates on a 50âacre campus in a small community setting.
The school has a studentâteacher ratio of 20:1 with an average class size of 15 and a faculty where 10% of teachers hold advanced degrees.
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Grades Offered
K-2
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Dyslexia
Year Founded
1946
1965
Students Body
Total Students
59 students
274 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
35
Kindergarten Students
10
25
Grade 1 Students
15
15
Grade 2 Students
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20
Grade 3 Students
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13
Grade 4 Students
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10
Grade 5 Students
9
23
Grade 6 Students
-
12
Grade 7 Students
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15
Grade 8 Students
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18
Grade 9 Students
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22
Grade 10 Students
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24
Grade 11 Students
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19
Grade 12 Students
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23
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
31 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
10%
50%
Average Class Size
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17
Number of AP Classes
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2
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
9:1
Average ACT score
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22
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(land)
(land)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$2,300
$7,000
Tuition Notes
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All information may be located on admissions page of canton academy website / varies for grades
% on Financial Aid
36%
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,500
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
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Jenny Wadford
Admissions Associate
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Elaine Pounds
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Annual StaffBeta Club
FCANational Honor Society
Spainish ClubStudent Council