#1 Best Private Schools in Jackson, MS
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Alternative school · Grades 1–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Mississippi
Jackson, MS
AOverall grade72 students9 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Jackson, MS
Private schools in Jackson, MS with the highest overall grades. Top 9 of 9 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Jackson, MS
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
#3 Best Private Schools in Jackson, MS
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
#4 Best Private Schools in Jackson, MS
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
#5 Best Private Schools in Jackson, MS
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
#6 Best Private Schools in Jackson, MS
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
#7 Best Private Schools in Jackson, MS
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
#8 Best Private Schools in Jackson, MS
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
#9 Best Private Schools in Jackson, MS
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
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