Jackson Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Mississippi
Jackson, MS
BOverall grade1,073 students14 students per teacher
Private schools in Jackson, MS
16 private schools in Jackson, MS, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
First Presbyterian Day School
Presbyterian school · Grades K–6
Serving families in Jackson since at least 2011
Jackson, MS
BOverall grade471 students9 students per teacher
Hillcrest Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Mississippi
Jackson, MS
BOverall grade189 students9 students per teacher
St. Richard Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
One of 2 Catholic schools in Jackson
Jackson, MS
B+Overall grade154 students13 students per teacher
The Redeemer's School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 51% since 2017–18
Jackson, MS
BOverall grade113 students8 students per teacher
New Jerusalem Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Serving families in Jackson since at least 2011
Jackson, MS
BOverall grade99 students9 students per teacher
Cares School
Special education school · Grades K–11
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Jackson, MS
B+Overall grade90 students7 students per teacher
Emmanuel Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–7
Growing: enrollment up 64% since 2011–12
Jackson, MS
BOverall grade87 students11 students per teacher
New Vineyard Community Development Center
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 9 Christian schools in Jackson
Jackson, MS
BOverall grade72 students11 students per teacher
The Education Center, INC. D/B/A Education Center
Alternative school · Grades 1–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Mississippi
Jackson, MS
AOverall grade72 students9 students per teacher
Kaleidoscope Heights Academy
Special education school · Grades K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Mississippi
Jackson, MS
AOverall grade58 students5 students per teacher
Mother Goose Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–4
Serving families in Jackson since at least 2011
Jackson, MS
B+Overall grade51 students10 students per teacher
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Mississippi
Jackson, MS
AOverall grade28 students3 students per teacher
E. E. Rogers SDA School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Jackson
Jackson, MS
A-Overall grade22 students7 students per teacher
Christian Mission Learning Center
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–2
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Jackson, MS
A-Overall grade16 students8 students per teacher
The Weekday Preschool of Christ United Jackson
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Jackson
Jackson, MS
A-Overall grade8 students8 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Jackson, MS
How many private schools are in Jackson, MS?
16 private schools in Jackson, MS, with about 2,603 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Jackson, MS?
The most common are Christian schools (11), Catholic schools (2), special education schools (2), independent schools (1).
Are there private high schools in Jackson, MS?
Yes: 4 private schools in Jackson, MS teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Jackson, MS offer pre-K?
10 private schools in Jackson, MS offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Jackson, MS have?
The average school has 8.9 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Jackson, MS?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Mississippi has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.