Sacred Heart (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Sacred Heart

1493 Hwy 17 Camden, MS 39045

Tel: (662) 468-2324

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 146 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 146 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sacred Heart
Pre-K	22
Kind	55
1	18
2	18
3	18
Ungraded	15

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Year Founded

1944

School Calendar

School Motto

We honor our elders on who shoulders we stand, value our youth as gifts of God and build and strengthen families.

Student Body

Total Students

146 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

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.

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).

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The average private school tuition in Madison County, MS is $10,648 for elementary schools and $12,318 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).