Sacred Heart serves 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
The student:teacher of Sacred Heart is 21:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1944
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: We honor our elders on who shoulders we stand, value our youth as gifts of God and build and strengthen families.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacred Heart's ranking?
Sacred Heart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Sacred Heart is Carthage Christian Academy (15.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Child Jesus School (15.6 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
315 Garrett St
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4168
15.6 miles
Gr: K-2 | 59 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carthage Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
398 Ware St
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8676
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8676
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
19.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
308 New Mannsdale Rd
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-4800
25.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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