St. Alphonsus School

www.stal.org

St. Alphonsus School is the model Catholic Elementary School centered around God and focused on developing children with strong moral character, outstanding academic performance, and enhanced skills necessary for success in higher education and life.

St. Alphonsus School's mission is to provide a Catholic elementary school that is a living Christian community supported by teachers, parents, and clergy working together to provide a broad competitive curriculum, which challenges its children academically and spiritually through self-discipline and service to God and community.

Quick Stats (2021-22)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Students: 173 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,500
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

Top Rankings

St. Alphonsus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1883

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Student Body

Total Students

173 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

22%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
(Plaid skirt/skort/jumper; navy pants; white shirts with emblem)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,500

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Tuition Notes

Subsidized Catholic rates and multi-child rates are available

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

School Notes

St. Alphonsus Catholic School
Where Faith and Knowledge Meet
Since 1883 - The Tradition Continues

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Quick Stats (2021-22)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Students: 173 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,500
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $5,554 for elementary schools and $6,337 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).