Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School, founded in 1947, provides a Catholic environment dedciated to devloping young people whose actions reflect knowledge, respect and integrity. Our students live in 3 states and 6 counties. Many students come from twenty-four different countries.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MS School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,798
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1947
Summer School Offered
Yes
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
Campus Size
16 acres

Student Body

Total Students
333 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Sacred Heart School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
school uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition may increase yearly
% on Financial Aid
64%
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Dani Pinkston
Admissions Associate
Lynoir Pullen
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Action ClubBeta Club
Chess ClubConservation Club
Knowledge BowlMath Club
Spanish ClubStudent Council

School Notes

  • School Motto: Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity
  • School Mascot: Flames
  • Sacred Heart Catholic School, in a friendly and nurturing environment of personal attention, teaches the love of God and the Catholic faith, while providing a superior academic, physical, and moral education, that prepares its students to become loving and active members of their families, their Church and their community.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sacred Heart School cost?
Sacred Heart School's tuition is approximately $3,798 for private students.
What schools are Sacred Heart School often compared to?
Sacred Heart School is often viewed alongside schools like Northpoint Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Sacred Heart School?
The acceptance rate of Sacred Heart School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Sacred Heart School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Mississippi with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Sacred Heart School offer?
Sacred Heart School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Sacred Heart School's ranking?
Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Least expensive tuition, Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 09, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 12, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MS School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,798
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $10,675 for elementary schools and $11,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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