"Building thinkers, writers, speakers, problem solvers and citizens of the Gospel.".
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Vicksburg Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1860
Student Body
Total Students
581 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band, Chess Club, Environmental Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Key Club, Leo Club, Liturgical Team, Math and Science Team, Mentoring Program, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Retreat Team, School Play, Student Council
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Vicksburg Catholic School often compared to?
Vicksburg Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Porters Chapel Academy, Agape Montessori Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Vicksburg Catholic School offer?
Vicksburg Catholic School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Track and Field.
What is Vicksburg Catholic School's ranking?
Vicksburg Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Vicksburg Catholic School?
The application deadline for Vicksburg Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Vicksburg Catholic School is St. Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Francis Xavier Elem-vicksburg Catholic School (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: K-6 | 225 students - miles 1200 Hayes St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-4824
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-4824
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K-6
225
Grades: PK-12 | 477 students 0.1 miles 1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
0.1
PK-12
477
First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Grades: PK-K | 65 students 0.7 miles 1501 Cherry St
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1288
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1288
0.7
PK-K
65
Grades: 9-12 | 27 students 0.7 miles 303 Fred Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 473-2244
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 473-2244
0.7
9-12
27
Agape Montessori Christian Academy
(Christian)
Grades: PK-12 | 79 students 0.8 miles 822 Main St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 634-0092
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 634-0092
0.8
PK-12
79
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