Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MS School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Holy Family Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MS School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Holy Family Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1890
School Motto
LEARN so we can LIVE so we can LOVE!
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Located in Natchez, MS, Holy Family Academy offers early childhood education for preschool and kindergarten students in a town setting.
- Founded in 1890, the school has an enrollment of 64 students, including 22 in kindergarten, served by one teacher.
- Holy Family Academy is a Catholic, co–educational early learning program affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The student body is 100 percent students of color, and the school ranks among the top 20% in Mississippi for diversity and school history.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 64:1, reflecting its small staff size and enrollment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy Family Academy's ranking?
Holy Family Academy 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 Holy Family Academy?
The application deadline for Holy Family Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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