First Presbyterian Day School
Presbyterian school · Grades K–6
Jackson, MS
1390 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Jackson since at least 2011
First Presbyterian Day School is a Presbyterian private school in Jackson, Mississippi, for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. It has about 471 students and around 9 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 471
- Teachers
- 54.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 230 girls, 241 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 96% of Christian elementary schools in Mississippi.
- Compared with 28 Christian elementary schools in Mississippi.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Mississippi
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First Presbyterian Day School whether it takes part.
- Education Scholarship Account (students with disabilities) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about First Presbyterian Day School
What grades does First Presbyterian Day School serve?
First Presbyterian Day School serves grades K–6.
How many students attend First Presbyterian Day School?
About 471 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at First Presbyterian Day School?
Call the 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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