The Education Center, INC. D/B/A Education Center
Alternative school · Grades 1–12
Jackson, MS
4080 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS 39216
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-College-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Mississippi
- 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Mississippi
The Education Center, INC. D/B/A Education Center is an independent private school in Jackson, Mississippi, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 72 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Mississippi. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 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 1–12
- Students
- 72
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 36 girls, 36 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Mississippi (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of independent schools in Mississippi.
- Compared with 13 independent schools in Mississippi.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Mississippi
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Education Center, INC. D/B/A Education Center 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 The Education Center, INC. D/B/A Education Center
What grades does The Education Center, INC. D/B/A Education Center serve?
The Education Center, INC. D/B/A Education Center serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend The Education Center, INC. D/B/A Education Center?
About 72 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Education Center, INC. D/B/A Education Center?
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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