"Building thinkers, writers, speakers, problem solvers and citizens of the Gospel.".
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Vicksburg Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1860
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
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.:
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
4 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandChess Club
Environmental ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Key ClubLeo Club
Liturgical TeamMath and Science Team
Mentoring ProgramMu Alpha Theta
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Quiz BowlRetreat Team
School PlayStudent Council
School Notes
- School Motto: Lead with Humility, Serve with Love, Strive for Excellence, Prepare for Distinction
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Vicksburg Catholic School often compared to?
Vicksburg Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Agape Montessori Christian Academy, Porters Chapel Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Vicksburg Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of Vicksburg Catholic School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Vicksburg Catholic School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Mississippi with low acceptance rates.
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: Lowest average acceptance rates, 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 草榴社区 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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1200 Hayes St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-4824
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-4824
- miles
Gr: K-6 | 225 students
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1501 Cherry St
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1288
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1288
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
303 Fred Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 473-2244
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 473-2244
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Agape Montessori Christian Academy
(Christian)
822 Main St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 634-0092
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 634-0092
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
303 Fred Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 473-2244
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 473-2244
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Agape Montessori Christian Academy
(Christian)
822 Main St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 634-0092
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 634-0092
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
3460 Porters Chapel Rd
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 529-0293
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 529-0293
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Tallulah Academy
(Christian)
700 Wood St
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-2606
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-2606
18.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1200 Hayes St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-4824
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-4824
- miles
Gr: K-6 | 225 students
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Agape Montessori Christian Academy
(Christian)
822 Main St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 634-0092
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 634-0092
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
3460 Porters Chapel Rd
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 529-0293
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 529-0293
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Tallulah Academy
(Christian)
700 Wood St
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-2606
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-2606
18.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1900 Grove Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2256
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1501 Cherry St
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1288
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1288
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Agape Montessori Christian Academy
(Christian)
822 Main St
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 634-0092
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 634-0092
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
3460 Porters Chapel Rd
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 529-0293
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 529-0293
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Woodlawn Baptist Kindergarten & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
2310 Culkin Road
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-9080
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-9080
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students Avg. class size: 13 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1533 Rosa Temple Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1966
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1966
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Rosa Temple Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3981
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3981
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
912 Bowmar Avenue
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2486
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2486
1.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Drummond Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2914
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2914
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 784 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2145 Sherman Ave.
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-2409
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-2409
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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