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The Jackson Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Jackson, AL

1954 Coffeeville Rd, Jackson, AL 36545

Overall grade: B-

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

  • B-Class size
  • B-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 62% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Jackson since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

The Jackson Academy is an independent private school in Jackson, Alabama, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 273 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 63% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
273
Teachers
16.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 138 girls, 135 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 20% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 64% of independent schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 28 independent schools in Alabama.

    Students by survey year

    168’11–12169’13–14203’15–16196’17–18170’19–20273’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K46
    K28
    133
    221
    319
    419
    519
    627
    715
    820
    919
    1013
    1122
    1218

    Student body

    White99%
    Black1%
    Hispanic or Latino0%
    Asian0%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

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

    More about Alabama'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 Jackson Academy

    What grades does The Jackson Academy serve?

    The Jackson Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The Jackson Academy?

    About 273 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Jackson Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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