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The Golden Connection

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1

Marks, MS

680 3rd St, Marks, MS 38646

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • An independent school in Marks

In Marks, Mississippi, The Golden Connection is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 1st grade. About 47 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 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–1
Students
47
Teachers
5.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 22 girls, 25 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded15
    Pre-K25
    K10
    TK12
    110

    Student body

    Black94%
    White6%

    Help paying tuition in Mississippi

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Golden Connection whether it takes part.

    More about Mississippi's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about The Golden Connection

    What grades does The Golden Connection serve?

    The Golden Connection serves grades Pre-K–1.

    How many students attend The Golden Connection?

    About 47 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Golden Connection?

    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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