Jackson Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Jackson, MS
4908 Ridgewood Rd, Jackson, MS 39211
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Mississippi
- The largest Christian school in Jackson
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Jackson, Mississippi, Jackson Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,073 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 1,073
- Teachers
- 75.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 465 girls, 608 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% of Christian schools in Mississippi.
- Compared with 65 Christian schools in Mississippi.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Mississippi
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Jackson Academy 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 Jackson Academy
What grades does Jackson Academy serve?
Jackson Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Jackson Academy?
About 1,073 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Jackson Academy?
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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