Sacred Heart in Camden, MS, serves 146 students from pre–kindergarten through 3rd grade in a rural community setting with a Catholic affiliation.
Founded in 1944, Sacred Heart ranks among the oldest private schools in Mississippi.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 with seven teachers, supporting a co–educational elementary program.
Sacred Heart's student population is 100 percent students of color, highlighting its diversity compared to other Mississippi private schools.
The school is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) and operates within a rural, small–town locale.
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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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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